How far is Sunbury, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Sunbury and Harrisburg is 40.96 miles (65.92 km).

Flight distance from Sunbury, PA to Harrisburg, PA is 40.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Sunbury, Pennsylvania to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is: 54.22 miles (87.26 km) by car.

Driving from Sunbury to Harrisburg will take approximately 01 hours 02 minutes.

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#1 Sunbury

City in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population 9322
GPS Coordinates 40°51'45"N 76°47'40"W
Latitude 40.8625900
Longitude -76.7944100
Altitude 142
Country United States
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#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania. It is located on the Susquehanna River in the central part of the state. Harrisburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the State Capitol Building and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.

Population 49322
GPS Coordinates 40°16'25"N 76°53'4"W
Latitude 40.2737000
Longitude -76.8844200
Altitude 101
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Sunbury and Harrisburg

The distance between Sunbury and Harrisburg is 87 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 58 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Sunbury and Harrisburg. The current time is 17:20:41.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 48 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 05 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 43 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.24 liters (1.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sunbury and Harrisburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sunbury to Harrisburg is $7.11 (diesel $9.12).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $7.11 $7.89 $8.5 $9.12

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sunbury and Harrisburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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