How far is Allison Park, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Allison Park, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 210.6 miles (339 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allison Park and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allison Park and Harrisburg.
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Start on the route
97 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto William Flinn Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · William Flinn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP
1034 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh
2055 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
197.7 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
2646 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
1473 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
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Continue on Forster Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
2053 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allison Park and Harrisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
198 mi · 03h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Allison Park and Partly Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allison Park to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 210.6 miles (339 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manns Choice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Allison Park and 105.4 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.71 one way or $65.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Allison Park and Partly Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Manns Choice
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manns Choice.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allison Park and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 162.91 mi (262.18 km).
#1 Allison Park
Situated in the hilly terrain of western Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community is located within Allegheny County at an approximate elevation of 879 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5595100, -79.9586700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $32.71 | $65.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $35.83 | $71.67 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $39.19 | $78.37 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $48.90 | $97.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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