How far is North East, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
Fastest route
The distance from North East, Pennsylvania, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is approximately 264 miles (425 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 4 hours and 51 minutes. The fastest route currently is via US-322 E, taking into account traffic conditions.
Directions
- Head south on E Main St and continue onto PA-89 S and State Hwy 8 S to W Main St in Titusville. (🚗)
- Follow State Hwy 8 S, passing by Pizza Hut on the left in 7.7 miles. Then, take PA-36 S to US-62 N in Tionesta Township. (🗺️)
- Make a slight left onto W Main St, then turn left onto State Rte 27 E/E Central Ave/E Main St, continuing to follow State Rte 27 E. Continue onto PA-36 S/E State St. (🔄)
- Get on I-80 E in Brookville from PA-36 S by turning right onto PA-36 S/Elm St and following it. (🛣️)
- Turn left to merge onto I-80 E toward Dubois. Follow I-80 E and US-322 E to Maclay St in Harrisburg. (🛣️)
- Take exit 123 to merge onto PA-970 S toward Woodland. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left to stay on US-322 E. (🚘)
- Finally, turn right onto Maclay St to reach your destination in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. (🏁)
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan your route carefully, considering the estimated travel time and traffic conditions.
- 🗺️ Keep a map or GPS device handy to navigate through different roads and highways.
- 🔄 Take breaks during the journey to rest and refresh yourself, especially during longer drives.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North East and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North East and Harrisburg.
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Start on the route
97 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Vine Street
79 m · 19 sec · Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
77 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Lake Street
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Continue on Station Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Station Road
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Continue on PA-89
8.4 mi · 13 min · PA-89
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Continue on Station Road
1 km · 59 sec · Station Road
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Continue on PA-8/PA-89
1.4 mi · 2 min · PA-8/PA-89
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Continue on Main Street
2415 ft · 59 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Smiley Hill Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Smiley Hill Road
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Titusville Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Erie Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Erie Street
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Continue on William Flinn Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Hydetown Road
3 mi · 5 min · Hydetown Road
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Continue on West Spring Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Spring Street
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Continue on Diamond Street
780 ft · 22 sec · Diamond Street
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Turn straight onto East Central Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on Titusville Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
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Continue on West State Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on Tionesta Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Tionesta Road
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Turn left onto Route 36 and 62
1833 ft · 28 sec · Route 36 and 62
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
2843 ft · 48 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
9 mi · 13 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Route 208
5 mi · 8 min · Route 208
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Continue on Route 208
7.2 mi · 11 min · Route 208
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Continue on North School Street
2090 ft · 41 sec · North School Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 322
4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322
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Take the ramp slight right
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
52 mi · 56 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
1699 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway
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Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
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Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
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Continue on North Front Street
1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on North Centre Street
783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on Port Matilda Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway
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Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road
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Continue on Flat Rock Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road
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Continue on 28th Division Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway
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Continue on Boal Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on General Potter Highway
78.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min · General Potter Highway
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Turn right onto Herr Street
1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North East and Harrisburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North East and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 East to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 309.4 miles (498 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Plymptonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.9 miles from North East and 173.5 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.7 miles (327.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.7 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 6:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.62 one way or $89.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North East and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Plymptonville
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 Plymptonville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North East and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 203.66 mi (327.76 km).
#1 North East
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,013 |
| Coordinates | 42.2156100, -79.8342200 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $4.09 | $44.62 | $89.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.22 | $100.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.10 | $108.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.30 | $130.60 |
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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