How far is Bryn Mawr, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Bryn Mawr, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 212.6 miles (342.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
212.63 mi
03h 35m
Flight
168.78 mi
271.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.78 mi
Kilometers
271.62 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.63 mi
Kilometers
342.2 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Mon, May 25, 3:46 PM EDT
Return by in Bryn Mawr
Mon, May 25, 7:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bryn Mawr
2026-05-25T12:11
Arrive Harrisburg
Mon, May 25, 3:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bryn Mawr
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
Napier
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Bryn Mawr
102.7 mi
01h 47m
To Harrisburg
109.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bryn Mawr and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Drive

    1639 ft · 1 min · Franklin Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hays Road

    751 ft · 26 sec · Hays Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Washington Road

    3182 ft · 2 min · Old Washington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Johnston Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Johnston Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto McMurray Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · McMurray Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Broughton Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Broughton Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road

    1333 ft · 32 sec · Brownsville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lebanon Church Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

    1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  20. 20

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    169.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  26. 26

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

    2646 ft · 2 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1473 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  32. 32

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  33. 33

    Continue on Forster Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    2053 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bryn Mawr 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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
169 mi · 80%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 3%
US 15 North
5.23 mi · 2%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 2%
Bethel Church Road
2.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

169 mi · 03h 06m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napier
01h 47m from Bryn Mawr
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bryn Mawr and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bryn Mawr to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 212.6 miles (342.2 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Napier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Bryn Mawr and 109.9 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.65 one way or $61.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bryn Mawr and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Napier

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

45 mi away
47 Walnut Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

45 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

46 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

51 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bryn Mawr and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 168.78 mi (271.62 km).

Bryn Mawr

#1 Bryn Mawr

Census-designated place in Delaware and Montgomery counties, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,009
Coordinates40.3039600, -80.0867200
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Drive (-80.086939, 40.303894)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884583, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.5 gal
28.4 L · about $30.65
Round trip
$61.29
15 gal · 56.8 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.3 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.65 $61.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.49 $68.99
Premium $4.95 $37.16 $74.31
Diesel $5.98 $44.85 $89.70

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Bryn Mawr and Harrisburg. The current time is 12:11:29.

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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.