How far is Harrisburg, PA from Saint Marys, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Saint Marys, PA is about 162 miles (260.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
161.96 mi
03h 35m
Flight
118.46 mi
190.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.46 mi
Kilometers
190.65 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.96 mi
Kilometers
260.65 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 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
Boalsburg
PA

Census designated place

From Harrisburg
80.9 mi
01h 47m
To Saint Marys
81 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Saint Marys.

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 7th Street

    25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street

    2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maclay Street

    2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Cameron Street

    53.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · North Cameron Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Centre Street

    783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    1235 ft · 21 sec · Million Dollar Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Million Dollar Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on South Saint Marys Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · South Saint Marys Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Railroad Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Cameron Street
53.1 mi · 33%
US 22 West
24.5 mi · 15%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 11%
Keystone Shortway
11.6 mi · 7%
Bennetts Valley Highway
10.5 mi · 7%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Cameron Street

Turn left onto North Cameron Street

53.1 mi · 01h 06m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
118.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boalsburg
01h 47m from Harrisburg
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Saint Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Saint Marys?

The road trip is about 162 miles (260.7 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Boalsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from Harrisburg and 81 miles from Saint Marys.

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

The direct path is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Saint Marys.

Stop Ideas Near Boalsburg

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

27 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

40 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 118.46 mi (190.65 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Saint Marys

#2 Saint Marys

City in Camden County, Georgia, USA

Population12,157
Coordinates41.4278400, -78.5608600
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Saint Marys (-78.56086, 41.42784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.63 L · about $23.33
Round trip
$46.66
11.42 gal · 43.26 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.33 $46.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.26 $52.52
Premium $4.95 $28.29 $56.57
Diesel $5.98 $34.15 $68.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Saint Marys. The current time is 00:29:10.

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.