How far is Conemaugh, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Conemaugh, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
138.19 mi
02h 26m
Flight
106.7 mi
171.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.7 mi
Kilometers
171.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.19 mi
Kilometers
222.4 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM EDT
Return by in Conemaugh
Sun, Apr 19, 11:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conemaugh
2026-04-19T06:27
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conemaugh
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Conemaugh
68 mi
01h 13m
To Harrisburg
70.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
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 Conemaugh and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coal Street

    68 m · 12 sec · Coal Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Steel Street

    1487 ft · 1 min · Steel Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Frankstown Road

    663 ft · 14 sec · Frankstown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    644 ft · 20 sec · Adams Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    55 m · 9 sec · Bedford Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2266 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1127 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    651 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Quaker Valley Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    2646 ft · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1473 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  29. 29

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  30. 30

    Continue on Forster Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    2053 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conemaugh 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.9 mi · 66%
Quaker Valley Road
16.7 mi · 12%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 8%
US 15 North
5.23 mi · 4%
Scalp Avenue
3.81 mi · 3%
Bedford Street
3.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90.9 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
106.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
01h 13m from Conemaugh
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Conemaugh 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 Conemaugh to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 138.2 miles (222.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Conemaugh and 70.2 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.94 one way or $39.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Conemaugh and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conemaugh and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 106.7 mi (171.71 km).

Conemaugh

#1 Conemaugh

Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Population6,808
Coordinates40.3267400, -78.9080800
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Coal Street (-78.908161, 40.32666)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.46 L · about $19.94
Round trip
$39.88
9.76 gal · 36.92 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.94 $39.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.44 $44.89
Premium $4.95 $24.18 $48.35
Diesel $5.98 $29.18 $58.36

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 Conemaugh and Harrisburg. The current time is 06:27:45.

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.