How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Harford, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Harford, PA is about 314.8 miles (506.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
314.77 mi
06h 24m
Flight
241.97 mi
389.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.97 mi
Kilometers
389.42 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.77 mi
Kilometers
506.57 km
Drive Time
06h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Harford
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
157.2 mi
03h 12m
To Harford
157.6 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Harford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Harford.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 547: Harford

    1550 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Route 547

    1 mi · 2 min · State Route 547

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 547

    89 m · 6 sec · State Route 547

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Market Street

    53 m · 10 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tingley Lake Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Tingley Lake Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tingley Lake Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Harford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 32%
I 81 North
65.5 mi · 21%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 20%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 18%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 4%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.8 mi
242 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
03h 12m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
11:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Harford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Harford?

The road trip is about 314.8 miles (506.6 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 157.6 miles from Harford.

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

The direct path is about 242 miles (389.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.40 one way or $90.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Harford.

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

65 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Harford. Straight-line distance: 241.97 mi (389.42 km).

Pittsburgh

#1 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Harford

#2 Harford

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,327
Coordinates41.7823000, -75.7015800
Altitude389
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Harford (-75.70158, 41.7823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.05 L · about $45.40
Round trip
$90.79
22.22 gal · 84.1 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.40 $90.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.09 $102.19
Premium $4.95 $55.04 $110.08
Diesel $5.98 $66.44 $132.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Harford. The current time is 02:13:34.

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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.