How far is North Braddock, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from North Braddock, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156 miles (251 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
189.69 mi
03h 09m
Flight
155.94 mi
250.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.94 mi
Kilometers
250.96 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.69 mi
Kilometers
305.28 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in North Braddock
Sat, Apr 18, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Braddock
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Braddock
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
Hartley
PA

Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania

From North Braddock
94.8 mi
01h 34m
To Harrisburg
94.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Braddock and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Brinton Avenue

    15 m · 1 sec · Brinton Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1088 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Street

    770 ft · 25 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Greensburg Avenue

    1093 ft · 31 sec · Greensburg Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    8.4 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    169.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    2646 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1473 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Forster Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    2053 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Braddock 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
169 mi · 89%
Lincoln Highway
10.4 mi · 5%
US 15 North
5.23 mi · 3%
Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.23 mi · 1%
M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
0.83 mi
Forster Street
0.54 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
156 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartley
01h 34m from North Braddock
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Braddock 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 North Braddock to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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 94.8 miles from North Braddock and 94.9 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 156 miles (251 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Braddock and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Hartley

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

44 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

48 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

49 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Johnstown

53 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Braddock and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 155.94 mi (250.96 km).

North Braddock

#1 North Braddock

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,635
Coordinates40.3989600, -79.8408800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Brinton Avenue (-79.840937, 40.398984)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.34 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.67
13.38 gal · 50.68 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.34 $54.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.77 $61.53
Premium $4.95 $33.14 $66.28
Diesel $5.98 $40.01 $80.01

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 North Braddock and Harrisburg. The current time is 23:06:00.

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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.