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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.79 mi
01h 08m
Flight
32.51 mi
52.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.51 mi
Kilometers
52.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.79 mi
Kilometers
68.86 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:32 PM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Wed, Apr 15, 1:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-15T11:23
Arrive Bridgeville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Emigsville
PA

Census designated place

From Harrisburg
21.4 mi
00h 34m
To Bridgeville
21.4 mi
00h 34m

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
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

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.

  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

    2223 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Fisher Plaza

    820 ft · 20 sec · Fisher Plaza

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Walnut Street

    2993 ft · 2 min · Walnut Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Front Street

    2445 ft · 1 min · North Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on I 83: York

    1285 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: York

    1811 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore

    24 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 124 East

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Mount Rose Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Mount Rose Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East Prospect Road

    1846 ft · 43 sec · East Prospect Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cape Horn Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Horn Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Windsor Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Windsor Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Penn Street

    2246 ft · 53 sec · North Penn Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2418 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Craley Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Craley Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto New Bridgeville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · New Bridgeville Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Chapel Church Road

    122 m · 17 sec · Chapel Church Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Chapel Church Road

    2992 ft · 2 min · Chapel Church Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Green Branch Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Green Branch Road

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 83 South
25.3 mi · 59%
Windsor Road
4.46 mi · 10%
Craley Road
4.11 mi · 10%
New Bridgeville Road
1.53 mi · 4%
Green Branch Road
1.49 mi · 3%
Mount Rose Avenue
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emigsville
00h 34m from Harrisburg
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

21 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

30 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Bridgeville. Straight-line distance: 32.51 mi (52.32 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Bridgeville

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population4,870
Coordinates39.9376000, -76.4538500
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Bridgeville (-76.45385, 39.9376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.72 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.34
3.02 gal · 11.44 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Bridgeville. The current time is 11:23:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.