Origin
Winfield, PA
Morning in Winfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winfield, PA to Harrisburg, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winfield, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Winfield, PA to Harrisburg, PA is 57.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via US 11, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a mixed driving experience. You'll primarily follow US 11 for a good portion of the journey. With a relatively short duration and manageable fuel costs, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip or a convenient transfer between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 11 | 32.9 mi | 45m |
| Benvenue Road | 15.4 mi | 22m |
| Westbranch Highway | 8.3 mi | 13m |
| Herr Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| PA 304 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 11
— 32.9 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winfield, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
1
Start on PA 304
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
PA 304
2
Turn right onto US 15
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Westbranch Highway
Use the right lane.
3
Take the exit onto US 11; US 15
33 mi
·
45 min
·
US 11; US 15
Toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto US 22; US 322
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Benvenue Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Herr Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Herr Street
7
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North 7th Street
8
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Winfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 15 / Westbranch Highway
Turn right onto US 15 / Westbranch Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 11; US 15
Take the exit onto US 11; US 15 toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg
7
41.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg
5
41.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 22; US 322 / Benvenue Road
Merge onto US 22; US 322 / Benvenue Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
North 7th Street
Turn right onto North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.55 one way
$19.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Harrisburg, PA
Morning in Harrisburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Liverpool, PA
29 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 57% highway share, meaning you'll encounter a blend of faster-paced roads and more local routes. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 32.9 miles along US 11, providing a significant period of consistent travel. As you progress, expect the road character to shift between highway sections and potentially more winding or town-influenced segments on roads like Benvenue Road and Westbranch Highway. This mixed drive offers a varied experience behind the wheel, keeping things interesting without being overly demanding.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on US 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 15 / Westbranch Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 15 / Westbranch Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (US 11; US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Winfield, PA
Full guide →Arriving in Harrisburg, PA
Full guide →Founded 1719
Harrisburg is the capital and 4th-largest metropolitan area of Pennsylvania, with a metro population of 592,000 people in 2020. Harrisburg is known as the host city of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest free indoor agriculture exposition in the United States, the largest annual outdoor sports show in North America, an auto show, which features a large static display of new and classic cars, and Motorama, a two-day event consisting of a car show, motocross racing, and remote control car racing.
Top landmarks
- • Pennsylvania State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
- • Cathedral of Saint Patrick — cathedral of the Catholic Church in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United St...
- • Harrisburg Transportation Center — intermodal station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.9 miles on US 11. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 15 / Westbranch Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (US 11; US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harrisburg, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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