How far is Bradford, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Bradford, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
210.38 mi
03h 57m
Flight
147.97 mi
238.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.97 mi
Kilometers
238.14 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.38 mi
Kilometers
338.58 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Bradford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-04-19T01:25
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Philipsburg
PA

Capital city of Sint Maarten

From Bradford
104.9 mi
01h 58m
To Harrisburg
105.4 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.4 km · 57 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 46 South

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Kendall Avenue

    945 ft · 19 sec · North Kendall Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    689 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    18.7 mi · 21 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Burning Well Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Burning Well Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Marvin Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Marvin Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Wilcox Road

    77 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Wilcox Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Market Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on East Center Street

    1199 ft · 16 sec · East Center Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    37 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Michael Street

    153 m · 11 sec · North Michael Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Saint Marys Street

    1142 ft · 25 sec · North Saint Marys Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Million Dollar Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.7 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Centre Street

    783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  36. 36

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  39. 39

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min · General Potter Highway

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford 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
43 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
General Potter Highway
78.2 mi · 37%
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
18.7 mi · 9%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 6%
Keystone Shortway
11.7 mi · 6%
Million Dollar Highway
10.9 mi · 5%
North Kendall Avenue
8.47 mi · 4%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.5 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Philipsburg
01h 58m from Bradford
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Bradford and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Philipsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Bradford and 105.4 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.32 one way or $60.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Bradford and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Philipsburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Philipsburg, 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 Philipsburg.

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

45 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

49 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

64 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 147.97 mi (238.14 km).

Bradford

#1 Bradford

City in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,564
Coordinates41.9559000, -78.6439200
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: US 219 North (-78.643989, 41.955933)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
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.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.1 L · about $30.32
Round trip
$60.64
14.84 gal · 56.2 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.32 $60.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.12 $68.25
Premium $4.95 $36.76 $73.52
Diesel $5.98 $44.37 $88.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford and Harrisburg. The current time is 01:25:47.

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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.