How far is Harrisburg, PA from Dormont, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Dormont, PA is about 206.9 miles (333 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Dormont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Dormont.
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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
12.1 mi · 17 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Boulevard of the Allies, Liberty Bridge
1820 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight right onto Boulevard of the Allies
1 mi · 2 min · Boulevard of the Allies
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Keep slight left to continue on Liberty Bridge
1013 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Liberty Bridge
2795 ft · 1 min · Liberty Bridge
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Continue on Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Liberty Avenue
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Turn right
9 m · 2 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 Dormont.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dormont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Dormont?
The road trip is about 206.9 miles (333 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Napier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Harrisburg and 103.6 miles from Dormont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 $29.83 one way or $59.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dormont.
Stop Ideas Near Napier
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 Napier.
Johnstown
Cumberland, MD
Cumberland station
Hancock, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Dormont. Straight-line distance: 166.04 mi (267.22 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dormont
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,224 |
| Coordinates | 40.3959000, -80.0331100 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dormont (-80.03311, 40.3959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.57 | $67.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $36.16 | $72.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $43.65 | $87.31 |
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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