How far is Harrisburg, PA from Jeannette, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Jeannette, PA is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.46 mi
03h 31m
Flight
143.95 mi
231.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Harrisburg.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.95 mi
Kilometers
231.66 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.46 mi
Kilometers
290.42 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeannette
Wed, May 13, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Wed, May 13, 4:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-12T21:50
Arrive Jeannette
Wed, May 13, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Everett
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania, USA

From Harrisburg
90.1 mi
01h 45m
To Jeannette
90.3 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Jeannette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Jeannette.

  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

    1917 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    129 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Forster Street

    2489 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  6. 6

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    4 mi · 7 min · North 32nd Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1855 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    161.6 mi · 2 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

    1791 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    6 mi · 6 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Greensburg, Irwin

    1779 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    2031 ft · 59 sec · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Agnew Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Agnew Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lewis Avenue

    94 m · 9 sec · Lewis Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Chambers Avenue

    2655 ft · 1 min · Chambers Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cuyler Avenue

    567 ft · 25 sec · Cuyler Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    981 ft · 30 sec · South 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Gaskill Avenue

    49 m · 3 sec · Gaskill Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gaskill Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Jeannette.

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
162 mi · 90%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
5.98 mi · 3%
North 32nd Street
4.04 mi · 2%
Agnew Road
1.23 mi · 1%
Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.21 mi · 1%
Cumberland Boulevard
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

162 mi · 02h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
144 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
01h 45m from Harrisburg
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Jeannette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Jeannette?

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Harrisburg and 90.3 miles from Jeannette.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.03 one way or $52.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Jeannette.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

40 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

50 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

52 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

56 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Jeannette. Straight-line distance: 143.95 mi (231.66 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Jeannette

City in Pennsylvania

Population9,000
Coordinates40.3281200, -79.6153200
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Jeannette (-79.61532, 40.32812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.1 L · about $26.03
Round trip
$52.06
12.74 gal · 48.2 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.03 $52.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.30 $58.59
Premium $4.95 $31.56 $63.11
Diesel $5.98 $38.09 $76.19

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Jeannette. The current time is 21:50:12.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.