How far is Patton, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Patton, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.31 mi
02h 34m
Flight
96.12 mi
154.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.12 mi
Kilometers
154.69 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.31 mi
Kilometers
238.68 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Patton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Patton
2026-04-19T05:14
Arrive Harrisburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Patton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Patton
76.8 mi
01h 17m
To Harrisburg
71.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Patton and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Magee Avenue

    2854 ft · 54 sec · Magee Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Street

    2521 ft · 43 sec · Liberty Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 18th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue

    157 m · 15 sec · 12th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 17th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 17th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2305 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.1 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    87 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    2646 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1473 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Forster Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    2053 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Patton 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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.9 mi · 61%
I 99 South
32.6 mi · 22%
Colonel Drake Highway
15.5 mi · 10%
US 15 North
5.23 mi · 4%
17th Street
1.7 mi · 1%
18th Street
1.41 mi · 1%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
96.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
01h 17m from Patton
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Patton 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 Patton to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Patton and 71.5 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.37 one way or $42.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Patton and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 96.12 mi (154.69 km).

Patton

#1 Patton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,576
Coordinates40.6339600, -78.6503000
Altitude546
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Magee Avenue (-78.6503, 40.633941)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.81 L · about $21.37
Round trip
$42.74
10.46 gal · 39.62 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.37 $42.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.05 $48.11
Premium $4.95 $25.91 $51.82
Diesel $5.98 $31.28 $62.55

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 Patton and Harrisburg. The current time is 05:14:30.

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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.