How far is Harrisburg, PA from Turtle Creek, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Turtle Creek, PA is about 191 miles (307.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 47m.
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.
Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Turtle Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Turtle Creek.
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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 3 toward North 7th Street
64 m · 7 sec · North 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
1917 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right
129 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Forster Street
2489 ft · 1 min · Forster Street
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Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
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Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Continue on Cumberland Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard
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Continue on North 32nd Street
4 mi · 7 min · North 32nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
1855 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
169.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
3215 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
1611 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right
138 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto 10th Street
1036 ft · 28 sec · 10th Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
641 ft · 20 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
698 ft · 20 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1849 ft · 42 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
111 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
116 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Continue on Trafford Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Trafford Road
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1463 ft · 29 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on Tri Boro Expressway
873 ft · 19 sec · Tri Boro Expressway
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Continue on Broadway Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Broadway Boulevard
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Continue on Tri-Boro Expressway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Tri-Boro Expressway
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Turn left onto Grant Street
65 m · 14 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left
43 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Turtle Creek.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Harrisburg and Light Rain near Turtle Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Turtle Creek?
The road trip is about 191 miles (307.4 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Hartley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Harrisburg and 95.8 miles from Turtle Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Harrisburg and Light Rain near Turtle Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Hartley
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 Hartley.
Hancock, MD
Cumberland, MD
Cumberland station
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Turtle Creek. Straight-line distance: 155.13 mi (249.65 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Turtle Creek
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,104 |
| Coordinates | 40.4059000, -79.8250500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Turtle Creek (-79.82505, 40.4059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $4.34 | $29.23 | $58.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $32.14 | $64.27 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $35.12 | $70.24 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $44.11 | $88.21 |
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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