How far is Harrisburg, PA from Bellefonte, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Bellefonte, PA is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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 in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Bellefonte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Bellefonte.
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Start on North 7th Street
27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 7th Street
25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Maclay Street
2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street
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Turn left onto North Cameron Street
53.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · North Cameron Street
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
19.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Potters Mills
1393 ft · 35 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Route 322
4 m · 1 sec · Old Route 322
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Route 322
1888 ft · 46 sec · Old Route 322
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Turn left onto Old Fort Road
38 m · 14 sec · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Fort Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Fort Road
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Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue
3.6 mi · 8 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Axemann Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Axemann Road
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Continue on Pine Street
839 ft · 17 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on South Spring Street
1399 ft · 54 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
154 m · 19 sec · West Howard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Howard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Bellefonte.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Harrisburg and Sunny near Bellefonte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Bellefonte?
The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Mifflintown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Harrisburg and 43.9 miles from Bellefonte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near Bellefonte.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflintown
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 Mifflintown.
Lewistown
Huntingdon
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Bellefonte. Straight-line distance: 64.44 mi (103.71 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellefonte
County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,188 |
| Coordinates | 40.9133900, -77.7783300 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellefonte (-77.77833, 40.91339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $12.63 | $25.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.21 | $28.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
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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