How far is Harrisburg, PA from McKees Rocks, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to McKees Rocks, PA is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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
207.81 mi
04h 03m
Flight
167.98 mi
270.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.98 mi
Kilometers
270.33 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.81 mi
Kilometers
334.44 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKees Rocks
Sat, Apr 18, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-18T00:29
Arrive McKees Rocks
Sat, Apr 18, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:52 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
Napier
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
103.8 mi
02h 01m
To McKees Rocks
104.1 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and McKees Rocks.

  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

    180.3 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.6 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 837 North: West Carson Street

    1341 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Carson Street

    2793 ft · 1 min · West Carson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto PA 51 North: McKees Rocks

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Carson Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Carson Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Stanhope Street

    1083 ft · 19 sec · Stanhope Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Stanhope Street

    154 m · 11 sec · Stanhope Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Chartiers Avenue

    2227 ft · 42 sec · Chartiers Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chartiers Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
180 mi · 87%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.6 mi · 7%
North 32nd Street
4.04 mi · 2%
West Carson Street
2.28 mi · 1%
Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.21 mi · 1%
Cumberland Boulevard
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
168 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napier
02h 01m from Harrisburg
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKees Rocks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to McKees Rocks?

The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 103.8 miles from Harrisburg and 104.1 miles from McKees Rocks.

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

The direct path is about 168 miles (270.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 $29.95 one way or $59.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McKees Rocks.

Stop Ideas Near Napier

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

45 mi away
47 Walnut Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

45 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

46 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

51 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and McKees Rocks. Straight-line distance: 167.98 mi (270.33 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
McKees Rocks

#2 McKees Rocks

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.

Population5,815
Coordinates40.4656200, -80.0656100
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: McKees Rocks (-80.06561, 40.46562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.76 L · about $29.95
Round trip
$59.90
14.66 gal · 55.52 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.95 $59.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.71 $67.42
Premium $4.95 $36.31 $72.63
Diesel $5.98 $43.83 $87.67

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and McKees Rocks. The current time is 00:29:26.

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.