How far is Swarthmore, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Swarthmore and Harrisburg is 85.08 miles (136.92 km).
Flight distance from Swarthmore, PA to Harrisburg, PA is 85.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Swarthmore to Harrisburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is: 107.49 miles (172.98 km) by car.
Driving from Swarthmore to Harrisburg will take approximately 01 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Swarthmore
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6372 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°54'7"N 75°20'60"W |
| Latitude | 39.9020600 |
| Longitude | -75.3499100 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Harrisburg: North 7th Street (-76.884583,40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time Between Swarthmore and Harrisburg
The distance between Swarthmore and Harrisburg is 173 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 55 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 Swarthmore and Harrisburg. The current time is 03:50:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 14.36 liters (3.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Swarthmore and Harrisburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Swarthmore to Harrisburg is $14.1 (diesel $18.08).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $14.1 | $15.64 | $16.85 | $18.08 |
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 December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Swarthmore and Harrisburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
