How far is Bridgeville, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Bridgeville, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170 miles (273.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.11 mi
03h 36m
Flight
170.03 mi
273.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.03 mi
Kilometers
273.63 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.11 mi
Kilometers
347.79 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Tue, Jun 2, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgeville
Tue, Jun 2, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeville
2026-06-01T21:36
Arrive Harrisburg
Tue, Jun 2, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeville
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
Manns Choice
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bridgeville
106.6 mi
01h 48m
To Harrisburg
109.5 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bank Street

    28 m · 4 sec · Bank Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dewey Avenue

    127 m · 16 sec · Dewey Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Street

    849 ft · 27 sec · Station Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1988 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Greentree Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    180.4 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg

    2646 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1473 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Forster Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    2053 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeville 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
180 mi · 83%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 7%
US 15 North
5.23 mi · 2%
Greentree Road
3.91 mi · 2%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.34 mi · 1%
Washington Pike
1.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

180 mi · 03h 18m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
170 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manns Choice
01h 48m from Bridgeville
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Bridgeville and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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 106.6 miles from Bridgeville and 109.5 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 170 miles (273.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.18 one way or $62.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Bridgeville and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Manns Choice

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

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

BUS

Cumberland, MD

41 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

42 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Johnstown

46 mi away
47 Walnut Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

49 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeville and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 170.03 mi (273.63 km).

Bridgeville

#1 Bridgeville

Town in Delaware

Population5,092
Coordinates40.3561800, -80.1100600
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Bank Street (-80.110096, 40.356149)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884583, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.63 gal
28.87 L · about $31.18
Round trip
$62.35
15.26 gal · 57.74 L
Estimated CO2
67.8 kg one way
Round trip: 135.6 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.18 $62.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.09 $70.18
Premium $4.95 $37.80 $75.60
Diesel $5.98 $45.63 $91.25

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeville and Harrisburg. The current time is 21:36:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.