How far is Harrisburg, PA from Crafton, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Crafton, PA is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Crafton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Crafton.
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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 left to continue on PA 121 North: Crafton
145 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mansfield Avenue
713 ft · 28 sec · Mansfield Avenue
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Turn right onto School Street
2769 ft · 2 min · School Street
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Turn slight left onto Baldwick Road
3025 ft · 52 sec · Baldwick Road
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Continue on Crafton Boulevard
795 ft · 15 sec · Crafton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Noble Avenue
1090 ft · 24 sec · Noble Avenue
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Turn left onto Bradford Avenue
51 m · 5 sec · Bradford Avenue
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Turn right onto Stotz Avenue
114 m · 9 sec · Stotz Avenue
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Turn right
58 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Crafton.
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 Crafton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Crafton?
The road trip is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 104.1 miles from Harrisburg and 104.5 miles from Crafton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.07 one way or $60.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near Crafton.
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 Crafton. Straight-line distance: 167.89 mi (270.19 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crafton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,731 |
| Coordinates | 40.4350700, -80.0661700 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crafton (-80.06617, 40.43507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $30.07 | $60.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.85 | $67.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $36.46 | $72.92 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $44.01 | $88.03 |
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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