How far is Canonsburg, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Canonsburg, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
210.7 mi
03h 32m
Flight
174.12 mi
280.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.12 mi
Kilometers
280.22 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.7 mi
Kilometers
339.09 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Return by in Canonsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canonsburg
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canonsburg
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 Canonsburg
105.3 mi
01h 46m
To Harrisburg
105.4 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pitt Street

    32 m · 8 sec · East Pitt Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Central Avenue

    3127 ft · 2 min · South Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    134 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brownlee Road

    57 m · 4 sec · Brownlee Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Brownlee Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Brownlee Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    725 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    29.7 mi · 41 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    161.9 mi · 2 hr 58 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 Canonsburg 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
162 mi · 77%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.7 mi · 14%
US 15 North
5.23 mi · 2%
South Central Avenue
4.81 mi · 2%
Brownlee Road
3.77 mi · 2%
Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

162 mi · 02h 58m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
174.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manns Choice
01h 46m from Canonsburg
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canonsburg 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 Canonsburg to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 Canonsburg and 105.4 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.36 one way or $60.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Canonsburg and Chance Rain Showers 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 Canonsburg and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 174.12 mi (280.22 km).

Canonsburg

#1 Canonsburg

Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population8,751
Coordinates40.2625700, -80.1872800
Altitude334
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pitt Street (-80.187352, 40.262774)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.14 L · about $30.36
Round trip
$60.72
14.86 gal · 56.28 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.36 $60.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.17 $68.34
Premium $4.95 $36.81 $73.62
Diesel $5.98 $44.43 $88.86

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Canonsburg and Harrisburg. The current time is 19:39:29.

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.