How far is Farrell, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Farrell, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 246.1 miles (396 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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
246.07 mi
04h 10m
Flight
199.89 mi
321.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.89 mi
Kilometers
321.69 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.07 mi
Kilometers
396.01 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Return by in Farrell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farrell
2026-04-22T22:48
Arrive Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farrell
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
Barrett
PA

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

From Farrell
122.9 mi
02h 05m
To Harrisburg
123.2 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 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 Farrell and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beechwood Avenue

    30 m · 12 sec · Beechwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Roemer Boulevard

    1623 ft · 48 sec · Roemer Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Indiana Avenue

    2210 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mercer Avenue

    612 ft · 13 sec · Mercer Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Council Street

    1721 ft · 38 sec · Council Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Mercer

    2141 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    118.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

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

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Centre Street

    783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  20. 20

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min · General Potter Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farrell and Harrisburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
118 mi · 48%
General Potter Highway
78.2 mi · 32%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 5%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 3%
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.22 mi · 3%
Port Matilda Highway
5.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

118 mi · 02h 07m

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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
199.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrett
02h 05m from Farrell
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Farrell 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 Farrell to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 246.1 miles (396 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Barrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.9 miles from Farrell and 123.2 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.47 one way or $70.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Farrell and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Barrett

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

55 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

67 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

83 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farrell and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 199.89 mi (321.69 km).

Farrell

#1 Farrell

City of Pennsylvania

Population4,542
Coordinates41.2122800, -80.4967400
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Beechwood Avenue (-80.496769, 41.212279)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884583, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.87 L · about $35.47
Round trip
$70.93
17.36 gal · 65.74 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.47 $70.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.92 $79.84
Premium $4.95 $43.00 $86.00
Diesel $5.98 $51.91 $103.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Farrell and Harrisburg. The current time is 22:48:53.

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.