How far is Greensburg, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Greensburg, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensburg and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensburg and Harrisburg.
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Start on South Urania Avenue
758 ft · 41 sec · South Urania Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pittsburgh Street
115 m · 6 sec · East Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on East Otterman Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Otterman Street
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Turn left onto North Spring Street
1507 ft · 31 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn right onto West Newton Street
2036 ft · 36 sec · West Newton Street
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Continue on West Newton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West Newton Road
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Continue on West Newton Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Newton Street
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Turn left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
2.9 mi · 3 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
1360 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton
1490 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
1238 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
903 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
161.9 mi · 2 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
2646 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
1473 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
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Continue on Forster Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
2053 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensburg and Harrisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Greensburg and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensburg to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Greensburg and 87.7 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.66 one way or $51.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greensburg and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Everett.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensburg and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 139.91 mi (225.17 km).
#1 Greensburg
City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,082 |
| Coordinates | 40.3014600, -79.5389300 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.88 | $57.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.55 | $75.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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