How far is Harrisburg, PA from Bridgeport, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Bridgeport, PA is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.97 mi
00h 59m
Flight
32.65 mi
52.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.65 mi
Kilometers
52.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.97 mi
Kilometers
61.11 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Wed, Apr 15, 12:24 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 15, 1:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-15T11:24
Arrive Bridgeport
Wed, Apr 15, 12:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Franklintown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
19 mi
00h 30m
To Bridgeport
19 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 7th Street

    64 m · 7 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street

    1917 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    129 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Forster Street

    2489 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  6. 6

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · North 32nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 234: Heidlersburg, East Berlin

    1389 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Heidlersburg Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Heidlersburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East York Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East York Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Arendtsville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Arendtsville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2458 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North High Street

    3204 ft · 1 min · North High Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Narrows Road

    2350 ft · 57 sec · Narrows Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Narrows Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 32nd Street
23.5 mi · 62%
Heidlersburg Road
5.58 mi · 15%
Arendtsville Road
2.11 mi · 6%
Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.21 mi · 3%
East York Street
1.1 mi · 3%
Cumberland Boulevard
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North 32nd Street

Continue straight

12.9 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklintown
00h 30m from Harrisburg
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Franklintown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Harrisburg and 19 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Harrisburg and Sunny near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Franklintown

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

24 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

28 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

36 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 32.65 mi (52.55 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Bridgeport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,565
Coordinates39.9323200, -77.3116500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Bridgeport (-77.31165, 39.93232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.16 $12.33
Premium $4.95 $6.64 $13.28
Diesel $5.98 $8.01 $16.03

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Bridgeport. The current time is 11:24:25.

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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.