How far is Harrisburg, PA from Shenango, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Shenango, PA is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
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 in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Shenango.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Shenango.
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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 1 toward North 7th Street
25 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
2757 ft · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Maclay Street
2176 ft · 55 sec · Maclay Street
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Turn left onto North Cameron Street
53.1 mi · 1 hr 6 min · North Cameron Street
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
24.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue on Boal Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway
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Continue on Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway
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Continue on Railroad Street
1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto North Centre Street
783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street
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Continue on North Front Street
1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
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Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
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Turn right onto Shawville Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway
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Take the exit left
1675 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Mercer
816 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Erie Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Erie Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Greenville Avenue
938 ft · 23 sec · Greenville Avenue
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Continue on Greenville Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road
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Continue on Greenville Mercer Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Greenville Mercer Road
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Continue on Mercer Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Mercer Road
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Turn left onto Wasser Bridge Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Wasser Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Sharon Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Sharon Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Walnut Street
596 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Sharon Road
128 m · 14 sec · Sharon Road
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Turn right onto Washington Street
112 m · 22 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Grant Street
27 m · 4 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Shenango.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
107 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shenango.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Shenango?
The road trip is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 124.1 miles from Shenango.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199 miles (320.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:58 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 Shenango.
Stop Ideas Near Barrett
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 Barrett.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Shenango. Straight-line distance: 198.99 mi (320.24 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shenango
Township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,641 |
| Coordinates | 41.3797800, -80.3989600 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shenango (-80.39896, 41.37978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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