How far is Harrisburg, PA from Fayette, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Fayette, PA is about 198 miles (318.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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.
Flight 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Fayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Fayette.
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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
146.5 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
1735 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Route 31
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Three Mile Hill
665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill
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Turn left
8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road
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Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue
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Turn slight right onto University Drive
10.7 mi · 12 min · University Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 21
2554 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
49 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto McClellandtown Road
9 mi · 16 min · McClellandtown Road
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 166 South: Masontown
143 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right
68 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Ronco Road
617 ft · 15 sec · Ronco Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Masontown Woodside Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Masontown Woodside Road
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Turn right onto Gallatin Road
80 m · 14 sec · Gallatin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gallatin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Fayette.
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
146 mi · 02h 42m
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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Fayette?
The road trip is about 198 miles (318.7 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Harrisburg and 99.2 miles from Fayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 8:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.56 one way or $57.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayette.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
Cumberland, MD
Cumberland station
Hancock, MD
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 163.5 mi (263.12 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayette
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 3,560 |
| Coordinates | 39.8223000, -79.9189400 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayette (-79.91894, 39.8223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $28.56 | $57.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.15 | $64.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $34.63 | $69.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $41.80 | $83.60 |
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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