How far is Harrisburg, PA from Cecil, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Cecil, PA is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Cecil.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Cecil.
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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
180.3 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
17.1 mi · 24 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 121: Green Tree, Crafton
51 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 121 South: Green Tree
893 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Greentree Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Continue on Greentree Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road
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Turn left onto Washington Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Millers Run Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Millers Run Road
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Turn left onto Parks Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Parks Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hickory Grade Road
1741 ft · 59 sec · Hickory Grade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Grade Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Cecil.
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
180 mi · 03h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Cecil.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Cecil?
The road trip is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Schellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Harrisburg and 109.3 miles from Cecil.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 8:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.50 one way or $63.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near Cecil.
Stop Ideas Near Schellsburg
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 Schellsburg.
Johnstown
Cumberland station
Cumberland, MD
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Cecil. Straight-line distance: 173.21 mi (278.76 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cecil
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,220 |
| Coordinates | 40.3295100, -80.1708900 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cecil (-80.17089, 40.32951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $31.50 | $63.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.46 | $70.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $38.20 | $76.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $46.11 | $92.21 |
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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