How far is West Chester, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Chester and Harrisburg is 70.82 miles (113.97 km).
Flight distance from West Chester, PA to Harrisburg, PA is 70.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from West Chester to Harrisburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Chester, Pennsylvania to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is: 82.74 miles (133.16 km) by car.
Driving from West Chester to Harrisburg will take approximately 01 hours 27 minutes.
#1 West Chester
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 20048 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'39"N 75°36'29"W |
| Latitude | 39.9609700 |
| Longitude | -75.6080400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| 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 (-76.884584,40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Chester and Harrisburg
The distance between West Chester and Harrisburg is 133 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 28 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 West Chester and Harrisburg. The current time is 14:30:09.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 45 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 22 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.05 liters (2.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Chester and Harrisburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Chester to Harrisburg is $10.85 (diesel $13.92).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $10.85 | $12.04 | $12.97 | $13.92 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Chester and Harrisburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
