How far is Harrisburg, PA from Bridgeville, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Bridgeville, PA is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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 01h 08m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Bridgeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Bridgeville.
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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
2223 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Continue on Fisher Plaza
820 ft · 20 sec · Fisher Plaza
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Keep slight right to continue on Walnut Street
2993 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Front Street
2445 ft · 1 min · North Front Street
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Continue on I 83: York
1285 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: York
1811 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore
24 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 124 East
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Mount Rose Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Mount Rose Avenue
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Continue on East Prospect Road
1846 ft · 43 sec · East Prospect Road
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Turn right onto Cape Horn Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Horn Road
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Turn left onto Windsor Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Windsor Road
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Continue on North Penn Street
2246 ft · 53 sec · North Penn Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2418 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Craley Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Craley Road
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Turn right onto New Bridgeville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · New Bridgeville Road
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Turn sharp left onto Chapel Church Road
122 m · 17 sec · Chapel Church Road
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Continue on Chapel Church Road
2992 ft · 2 min · Chapel Church Road
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Turn left onto Green Branch Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Green Branch Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Branch Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Bridgeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 83 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore
24 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Bridgeville?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Emigsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Harrisburg and 21.4 miles from Bridgeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeville.
Stop Ideas Near Emigsville
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 Emigsville.
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Mount Joy
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Bridgeville. Straight-line distance: 32.51 mi (52.32 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgeville
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,870 |
| Coordinates | 39.9376000, -76.4538500 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeville (-76.45385, 39.9376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
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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