How far is Harrisburg, PA from Brackenridge, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Brackenridge, PA is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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 04h 01m.
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
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Brackenridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Brackenridge.
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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
189.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh
2697 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on New Kensington, Pittsburgh
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Freeport Road
2720 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Indianola Road
1076 ft · 30 sec · Indianola Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 North: New Kensington, Tarentum
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 366: Tarentum, New Kensington
1430 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 366 East, Red Belt: Tarentum, Brackenridge, Arnold
1376 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Bull Creek Road
1969 ft · 51 sec · Bull Creek Road
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Turn sharp left onto East 10th Avenue
2548 ft · 1 min · East 10th Avenue
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Continue on Freeport Road
1218 ft · 31 sec · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Prospect Street
1108 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto 9th Avenue
670 ft · 25 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto Morgan Street
141 m · 20 sec · Morgan Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cornelia Street
31 m · 4 sec · Cornelia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cornelia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Brackenridge.
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
189 mi · 03h 27m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brackenridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Brackenridge?
The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Manns Choice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.8 miles from Harrisburg and 104.1 miles from Brackenridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152 miles (244.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.95 one way or $59.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brackenridge.
Stop Ideas Near Manns Choice
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 Manns Choice.
Cumberland, MD
Cumberland station
Johnstown
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Brackenridge. Straight-line distance: 151.98 mi (244.59 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brackenridge
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,113 |
| Coordinates | 40.6081200, -79.7411600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brackenridge (-79.74116, 40.60812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $29.95 | $59.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.71 | $67.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $36.31 | $72.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $43.83 | $87.67 |
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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