How far is Harrisburg, PA from Barrett, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Barrett, PA is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
124.05 mi
02h 40m
Flight
93.88 mi
151.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.88 mi
Kilometers
151.09 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.05 mi
Kilometers
199.64 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barrett
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 16, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-16T00:45
Arrive Barrett
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
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
Burnham
PA

Borough in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Harrisburg
62 mi
01h 20m
To Barrett
62.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 7th Street

    25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street

    2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maclay Street

    2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Cameron Street

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · North Cameron Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Centre Street

    783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Clearfield Woodland Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Clearfield Woodland Highway

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Indian Mill Lane

    616 ft · 27 sec · Indian Mill Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Indian Mill Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cameron Street
53.1 mi · 43%
US 22 West
24.5 mi · 20%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 14%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 8%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 6%
Woodland Bigler Highway
2.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Cameron Street

Turn left onto North Cameron Street

53.1 mi · 01h 06m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
93.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burnham
01h 20m from Harrisburg
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Barrett?

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Burnham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Harrisburg and 62.1 miles from Barrett.

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

The direct path is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Harrisburg and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrett.

Stop Ideas Near Burnham

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

6 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

72 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Barrett. Straight-line distance: 93.88 mi (151.09 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Barrett

#2 Barrett

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Population4,145
Coordinates41.0106100, -78.3889100
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Barrett (-78.38891, 41.01061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.57 L · about $17.90
Round trip
$35.79
8.76 gal · 33.14 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.90 $35.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.14 $40.29
Premium $4.95 $21.70 $43.40
Diesel $5.98 $26.19 $52.38

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Barrett. The current time is 00:45:23.

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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.