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

The driving distance from North Sewickley, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182 miles (292.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
235.56 mi
03h 51m
Flight
182 mi
292.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182 mi
Kilometers
292.9 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.56 mi
Kilometers
379.09 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in North Sewickley
Sun, Apr 19, 8:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Sewickley
2026-04-19T00:35
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Sewickley
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
New Baltimore
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From North Sewickley
117.7 mi
01h 55m
To Harrisburg
117.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 North Sewickley and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mercer Road

    2303 ft · 1 min · Mercer Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellwood-Zelienople Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Ellwood-Zelienople Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Zelienople Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Zelienople Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West New Castle Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West New Castle Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Perry Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Perry Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lindsay Road

    109 m · 8 sec · Lindsay Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1675 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2944 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    208.6 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    2646 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1473 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Forster Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    2053 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Sewickley 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
209 mi · 89%
US 15 North
5.23 mi · 2%
I 79 South
4.3 mi · 2%
Zelienople Road
3.89 mi · 2%
Ellwood-Zelienople Road
3.37 mi · 1%
Perry Highway
2.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

209 mi · 03h 48m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
182 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Baltimore
01h 55m from North Sewickley
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Sewickley 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 Sewickley to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.7 miles from North Sewickley and 117.9 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 182 miles (292.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.95 one way or $67.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore

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

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

RAIL

Cumberland station

37 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

37 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Johnstown

40 mi away
47 Walnut Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

40 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Sewickley and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 182 mi (292.9 km).

North Sewickley

#1 North Sewickley

Township of Pennsylvania

Population5,315
Coordinates40.8431200, -80.2697800
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Mercer Road (-80.269803, 40.843196)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.46 L · about $33.95
Round trip
$67.91
16.62 gal · 62.92 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.95 $67.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.22 $76.44
Premium $4.95 $41.17 $82.34
Diesel $5.98 $49.69 $99.39

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 North Sewickley and Harrisburg. The current time is 00:35:38.

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.