How far is Harrisburg, PA from Latrobe, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Latrobe, PA is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.83 mi
03h 27m
Flight
131.52 mi
211.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.52 mi
Kilometers
211.66 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.83 mi
Kilometers
250.78 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Latrobe
Wed, May 13, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Wed, May 13, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-12T21:42
Arrive Latrobe
Wed, May 13, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
77.8 mi
01h 43m
To Latrobe
78 mi
01h 43m

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
69°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Bedford

    51 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Business 220

    1435 ft · 40 sec · Business 220

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    25.2 mi · 37 min · Lincoln Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Pitt Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    18.4 mi · 30 min · Lincoln Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    54 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ligonier Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Ligonier Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hillview Avenue

    1161 ft · 25 sec · Hillview Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Industrial Boulevard

    53 m · 3 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Industrial Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.9 mi · 58%
Lincoln Highway
49.7 mi · 32%
North 32nd Street
4.04 mi · 3%
Pitt Street
2.03 mi · 1%
Lincoln Avenue
1.42 mi · 1%
Ligonier Street
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90.9 mi · 01h 40m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
01h 43m from Harrisburg
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Harrisburg and 78 miles from Latrobe.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.47 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Latrobe. Straight-line distance: 131.52 mi (211.66 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Latrobe

City in Pennsylvania

Population7,767
Coordinates40.3211800, -79.3794800
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Latrobe (-79.37948, 40.32118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.81 L · about $22.47
Round trip
$44.95
11 gal · 41.62 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.47 $44.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.29 $50.59
Premium $4.95 $27.25 $54.49
Diesel $5.98 $32.89 $65.78

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 Latrobe. The current time is 21:42:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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