Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Ottawa to Harrisburg. If you're planning a road trip to Harrisburg, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
8:00 am start in Ottawa
drive for about 1.5 hours
9:39 am Thousand Islands National Park
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 10:39 am
drive for about 2 hours
12:33 pm Syracuse (New York)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:33 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
2:50 pm Binghamton
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:50 pm
drive for about 1 hour
4:55 pm Scranton
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 5:55 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
7:37 pm Appalachian Trail
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 8:37 pm
drive for about 36 minutes
9:13 pm arrive in Harrisburg
driving ≈ 8 hours
Thousand Islands National Park
Syracuse (New York) (14 answers)
questions about Syracuse (New York):
What is one attraction to see? Famous place to eat at?
Binghamton
Scranton (7 answers)
Appalachian Trail (2 mentions)
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Harrisburg. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Mick from asked:
What are the 5 best sights to see in Harrisburg PA (4 answers)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Harrisburg to Ottawa drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Ottawa to Harrisburg. Or get a full Ottawa to Harrisburg flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend.
And if you know Ottawa well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Ottawa!