How far is Kane, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Kane, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139 miles (223.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
186.33 mi
03h 30m
Flight
138.98 mi
223.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.98 mi
Kilometers
223.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.33 mi
Kilometers
299.87 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Kane
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kane
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kane
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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Kane
93.5 mi
01h 45m
To Harrisburg
92.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fraley Street

    28 m · 9 sec · North Fraley Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Haines Street

    1919 ft · 1 min · Haines Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hacker Street

    1459 ft · 56 sec · Hacker Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Biddle Street

    32 m · 4 sec · Biddle Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Westerberg Way

    892 ft · 25 sec · Westerberg Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Brick Yard Road

    1266 ft · 25 sec · Brick Yard Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Brickyard Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Brickyard Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Kane-Wilcox Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kane-Wilcox Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Brick Yard Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Brick Yard Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Buena Vista Highway

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Buena Vista Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Wilcox Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Market Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on East Center Street

    1199 ft · 16 sec · East Center Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    37 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Michael Street

    153 m · 11 sec · North Michael Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Saint Marys Street

    1142 ft · 25 sec · North Saint Marys Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Million Dollar Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.7 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  32. 32

    Continue on North Centre Street

    783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  37. 37

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  40. 40

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min · General Potter Highway

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
General Potter Highway
78.2 mi · 42%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 7%
Keystone Shortway
11.7 mi · 6%
Million Dollar Highway
10.9 mi · 6%
State Park Road
8.11 mi · 4%
Bennetts Valley Highway
7.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

General Potter Highway

Continue on General Potter Highway

78.2 mi · 01h 40m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
139 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
01h 45m from Kane
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Kane and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Kane and 92.8 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 139 miles (223.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.89 one way or $53.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Kane and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Park Forest Village, 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 Park Forest Village.

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kane and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 138.98 mi (223.66 km).

Kane

#1 Kane

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population3,421
Coordinates41.6628400, -78.8111400
Altitude617
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: North Fraley Street (-78.811073, 41.66284)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.89 L · about $26.89
Round trip
$53.77
13.16 gal · 49.78 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.89 $53.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.26 $60.52
Premium $4.95 $32.60 $65.19
Diesel $5.98 $39.35 $78.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kane and Harrisburg. The current time is 22:33:49.

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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.