How far is Harrisburg, PA from Blairsville, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Blairsville, PA is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Flight Distance
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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 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Blairsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Blairsville.
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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 3 toward North 7th Street
64 m · 7 sec · North 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
1917 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right
129 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Forster Street
2489 ft · 1 min · Forster Street
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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 Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Continue on Cumberland Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard
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Continue on North 32nd Street
4 mi · 7 min · North 32nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
1855 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna
1870 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Quaker Valley Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Quaker Valley Road
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Continue on Eichler Road
10.5 mi · 15 min · Eichler Road
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Continue on Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive
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Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
652 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Continue on Bedford Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
672 ft · 24 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
2385 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Laurel Avenue
2477 ft · 1 min · Laurel Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Strayer Street
1689 ft · 58 sec · Strayer Street
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Continue on Harold Avenue
9.1 mi · 14 min · Harold Avenue
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Take the exit right toward US 22 West: Blairsville
861 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
9.8 mi · 13 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119 North: Indiana
2003 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Old William Penn Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Old William Penn Highway
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Continue on East Market Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Blairsville.
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
90.9 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blairsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Blairsville?
The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.1 miles from Harrisburg and 80.3 miles from Blairsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blairsville.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Blairsville. Straight-line distance: 125.6 mi (202.13 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blairsville
City in Union County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,204 |
| Coordinates | 40.4311800, -79.2608700 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blairsville (-79.26087, 40.43118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.04 | $56.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.85 | $67.69 |
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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