How far is Harrisburg, PA from Pleasant Hills, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Pleasant Hills, PA is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Pleasant Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Pleasant Hills.
-
1
Start on North 7th Street
27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street
-
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 7th Street
64 m · 7 sec · North 7th Street
-
3
Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
1917 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
-
4
Turn right
129 m · 10 sec
-
5
Turn straight onto Forster Street
2489 ft · 1 min · Forster Street
-
6
Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
-
7
Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
-
8
Continue on Cumberland Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard
-
9
Continue on North 32nd Street
4 mi · 7 min · North 32nd Street
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
1855 ft · 1 min
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1015 ft · 25 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
169.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
3215 ft · 1 min
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
1611 ft · 40 sec
-
15
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
-
16
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way
-
17
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
-
18
Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
-
19
Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
-
20
Continue on West 5th Avenue
1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue
-
21
Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
-
22
Continue on Richland Avenue
2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
-
23
Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
-
24
Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road
-
25
Take the ramp slight right toward PA 51 South: Clairton
133 m · 15 sec
-
26
Turn right onto Clairton Boulevard
744 ft · 21 sec · Clairton Boulevard
-
27
Turn right onto Old Clairton Road
1918 ft · 55 sec · Old Clairton Road
-
28
Turn left onto Constitution Drive
100 m · 19 sec · Constitution Drive
-
29
Turn right onto Caryl Drive
113 m · 16 sec · Caryl Drive
-
30
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caryl Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Pleasant Hills.
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
169 mi · 03h 06m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pleasant Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Pleasant Hills?
The road trip is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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 98.4 miles from Harrisburg and 98.7 miles from Pleasant Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 $28.44 one way or $56.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pleasant Hills.
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 Pleasant Hills. Straight-line distance: 162.14 mi (260.94 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pleasant Hills
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,968 |
| Coordinates | 40.3356300, -79.9606100 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Hills (-79.96061, 40.33563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $28.44 | $56.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.01 | $64.02 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $34.48 | $68.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $41.62 | $83.24 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.