How far is Barrett, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Barrett, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.37 mi
02h 10m
Flight
93.88 mi
151.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.88 mi
Kilometers
151.09 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.37 mi
Kilometers
200.16 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 16, 1:22 AM EDT
Return by in Barrett
Thu, Apr 16, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barrett
2026-04-15T23:11
Arrive Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 16, 1:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barrett
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Burnham
PA

Borough in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Barrett
62.1 mi
01h 05m
To Harrisburg
62.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barrett and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barrett and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Mill Lane

    616 ft · 27 sec · Indian Mill Lane

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Clearfield Woodland Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Clearfield Woodland Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Centre Street

    783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min · General Potter Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrett and Harrisburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
General Potter Highway
78.2 mi · 63%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 10%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 6%
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.22 mi · 5%
Port Matilda Highway
5.85 mi · 5%
Woodland Bigler Highway
2.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

General Potter Highway

Continue on General Potter Highway

78.2 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
93.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnham
01h 05m from Barrett
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Barrett and Mostly Cloudy near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barrett to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Barrett and 62.3 miles from Harrisburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.94 one way or $35.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Barrett and Mostly Cloudy near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Burnham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burnham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burnham.

RAIL

Lewistown

6 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

57 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

72 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barrett and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 93.88 mi (151.09 km).

Barrett

#1 Barrett

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Population4,145
Coordinates41.0106100, -78.3889100
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Indian Mill Lane (-78.388927, 41.010593)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.61 L · about $17.94
Round trip
$35.88
8.78 gal · 33.22 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.94 $35.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.19 $40.38
Premium $4.95 $21.75 $43.50
Diesel $5.98 $26.25 $52.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Barrett and Harrisburg. The current time is 23:11:07.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.