How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg is 164.22 miles (264.28 km).

Flight distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Harrisburg, PA is 164.22 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is: 203.88 miles (328.11 km) by car.

Driving from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg will take approximately 03 hours 11 minutes.

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#1 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It is located on the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is known for its steel industry, its many bridges, and its many attractions, such as the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Andy Warhol Museum.

Population 299226
GPS Coordinates 40°26'26"N 79°59'45"W
Latitude 40.4406200
Longitude -79.9958900
Altitude 233
Country United States
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#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania. It is located on the Susquehanna River in the central part of the state. Harrisburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the State Capitol Building and the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.

Population 49322
GPS Coordinates 40°16'25"N 76°53'4"W
Latitude 40.2737000
Longitude -76.8844200
Altitude 101
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg

The distance between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg is 328 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 38 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. The current time is 03:57:43.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 05 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 54 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 43 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 32 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.23 liters (7.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pittsburgh to Harrisburg is $26.74 (diesel $34.29).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $26.74 $29.66 $31.96 $34.29

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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