How far is Kittanning, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Kittanning, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
200.59 mi
03h 28m
Flight
143.46 mi
230.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.46 mi
Kilometers
230.88 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.59 mi
Kilometers
322.82 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:49 PM EDT
Return by in Kittanning
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kittanning
2026-04-19T13:21
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kittanning
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
Bedford
PA

Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

From Kittanning
100.2 mi
01h 44m
To Harrisburg
100.4 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    1031 ft · 49 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    125 m · 19 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Indiana Road

    19.5 mi · 27 min · Indiana Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West High Street

    1 km · 2 min · West High Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

    3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

    1402 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg

    2646 ft · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1473 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  29. 29

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  30. 30

    Continue on Forster Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    2053 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kittanning 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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.9 mi · 45%
Indiana Road
44.2 mi · 22%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 14%
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 8%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
6.19 mi · 3%
US 15 North
5.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90.9 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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
143.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
01h 44m from Kittanning
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kittanning 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 Kittanning to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 200.6 miles (322.8 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Kittanning and 100.4 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.93 one way or $57.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kittanning and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

BUS

Cumberland, MD

45 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

46 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

47 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Johnstown

50 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kittanning and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 143.46 mi (230.88 km).

Kittanning

#1 Kittanning

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,684
Coordinates40.8164500, -79.5219900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jefferson Street (-79.522038, 40.816422)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.08 gal
26.79 L · about $28.93
Round trip
$57.86
14.16 gal · 53.58 L
Estimated CO2
62.9 kg one way
Round trip: 125.8 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.93 $57.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.56 $65.12
Premium $4.95 $35.07 $70.15
Diesel $5.98 $42.34 $84.68

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kittanning and Harrisburg. The current time is 13:21:25.

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.