How far is Harrisburg, PA from Somerset, PA?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Somerset, PA is about 136.7 miles (220 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.72 mi
02h 39m
Flight
117.3 mi
188.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.3 mi
Kilometers
188.78 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.72 mi
Kilometers
220.03 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Sat, Apr 18, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive Somerset
Sat, Apr 18, 4:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Harrisburg
68.2 mi
01h 19m
To Somerset
68.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 7th Street

    64 m · 7 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street

    1917 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    129 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Forster Street

    2489 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  6. 6

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on North 32nd Street

    4 mi · 7 min · North 32nd Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1855 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    126.6 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown

    2296 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Ramada Road

    1822 ft · 35 sec · Ramada Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Pleasant Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Pleasant Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1063 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
127 mi · 93%
North 32nd Street
4.04 mi · 3%
Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.21 mi · 1%
Cumberland Boulevard
0.86 mi · 1%
M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
0.83 mi · 1%
North Pleasant Avenue
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

127 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
117.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
01h 19m from Harrisburg
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrisburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.7 miles (220 km) and usually takes 02h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Harrisburg and 68.5 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harrisburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 117.3 mi (188.78 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Somerset

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,817
Coordinates40.0084100, -79.0780800
Altitude669
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrisburg (-76.88442, 40.2737)
End: Somerset (-79.07808, 40.00841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.26 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.39
9.64 gal · 36.52 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.69 $39.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.17 $44.33
Premium $4.95 $23.88 $47.76
Diesel $5.98 $28.82 $57.65

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Somerset. The current time is 01:51:23.

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.