How far is Harrisburg, PA from New Kensington, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to New Kensington, PA is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and New Kensington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and New Kensington.
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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
189.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh
2697 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Cheswick, Springdale
1128 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Freeport Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Freeport Road
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Continue on Pittsburgh Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on Freeport Road
1 mi · 2 min · Freeport Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Freeport Road
845 ft · 21 sec · Freeport Road
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Turn straight onto New Kensington Bridge
1646 ft · 30 sec · New Kensington Bridge
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Continue on 9th Street
1309 ft · 45 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard
1486 ft · 43 sec · Constitution Boulevard
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Turn right
96 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Locust Street
85 m · 8 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and New Kensington.
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
189 mi · 03h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near New Kensington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to New Kensington?
The road trip is about 203.7 miles (327.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 101.7 miles from Harrisburg and 102 miles from New Kensington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 9:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.38 one way or $58.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near New Kensington.
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 New Kensington. Straight-line distance: 152.88 mi (246.03 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Kensington
City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 12,188 |
| Coordinates | 40.5697900, -79.7647700 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Kensington (-79.76477, 40.56979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $29.38 | $58.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.07 | $66.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $35.62 | $71.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $43.00 | $85.99 |
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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