How far is Harrisburg, PA from Sharpsville, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Sharpsville, PA is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
248.03 mi
04h 59m
Flight
199.68 mi
321.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.68 mi
Kilometers
321.36 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.03 mi
Kilometers
399.16 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharpsville
Wed, May 6, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Wed, May 6, 5:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-05T19:45
Arrive Sharpsville
Wed, May 6, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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
Barrett
PA

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
123.8 mi
02h 29m
To Sharpsville
124.2 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    118 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Keystone Shortway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 760 North: Sharon-Hermitage

    1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    810 ft · 15 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18 North: Hermitage

    1466 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New Castle Road

    104 m · 7 sec · New Castle Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Hermitage Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Hermitage Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Hermitage Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Hermitage Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lamor Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lamor Road

  26. 26

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    1120 ft · 36 sec · South Walnut Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Mercer Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · South Mercer Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Mercer Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
118 mi · 48%
North Cameron Street
53.1 mi · 21%
US 22 West
24.5 mi · 10%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 7%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 4%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

118 mi · 02h 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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
199.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrett
02h 29m from Harrisburg
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sharpsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Barrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Harrisburg and 124.2 miles from Sharpsville.

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

The direct path is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.75 one way or $71.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sharpsville.

Stop Ideas Near Barrett

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

55 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

67 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

83 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Sharpsville. Straight-line distance: 199.68 mi (321.36 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Sharpsville

City in Tipton County, Indiana, United States of America

Population4,041
Coordinates41.2592200, -80.4720100
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Sharpsville (-80.47201, 41.25922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.75 gal
33.13 L · about $35.75
Round trip
$71.51
17.5 gal · 66.26 L
Estimated CO2
77.8 kg one way
Round trip: 155.5 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.75 $71.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.24 $80.48
Premium $4.95 $43.35 $86.70
Diesel $5.98 $52.33 $104.65

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Sharpsville. The current time is 19:45:52.

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.