How far is Harborcreek, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Harborcreek, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 303.9 miles (489.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
303.92 mi
04h 52m
Flight
206.21 mi
331.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.21 mi
Kilometers
331.86 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.92 mi
Kilometers
489.11 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Mon, May 25, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Harborcreek
Tue, May 26, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harborcreek
2026-05-25T16:03
Arrive Harrisburg
Mon, May 25, 8:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harborcreek
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
Falls Creek
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Harborcreek
151.8 mi
02h 26m
To Harrisburg
152.1 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Harborcreek and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buffalo Road

    615 ft · 27 sec · Buffalo Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Depot Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1545 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    12.5 mi · 17 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I-79 South: Pittsburgh

    2638 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

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

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Centre Street

    783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  19. 19

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min · General Potter Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 34%
General Potter Highway
78.2 mi · 26%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
60.9 mi · 20%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 4%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
12.5 mi · 4%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 51m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.7 mi
206.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falls Creek
02h 26m from Harborcreek
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Harborcreek 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 Harborcreek to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 303.9 miles (489.1 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Falls Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.8 miles from Harborcreek and 152.1 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.7 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.84 one way or $87.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Harborcreek and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Falls Creek

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

78 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

91 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

99 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harborcreek and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 206.21 mi (331.86 km).

Harborcreek

#1 Harborcreek

Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Population16,998
Coordinates42.1664500, -79.9528300
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo Road (-79.952865, 42.166456)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.73 gal
40.6 L · about $43.84
Round trip
$87.69
21.46 gal · 81.2 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.7 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.84 $87.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.35 $98.69
Premium $4.95 $53.16 $106.31
Diesel $5.98 $64.17 $128.33

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 Harborcreek and Harrisburg. The current time is 16:03:03.

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.