How far is Pleasant Hills, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Pleasant Hills, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 200 miles (321.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
199.93 mi
03h 17m
Flight
162.14 mi
260.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.14 mi
Kilometers
260.94 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.93 mi
Kilometers
321.76 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Pleasant Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Hills
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Harrisburg
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Hills
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
Bedford
PA

Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

From Pleasant Hills
98.4 mi
01h 38m
To Harrisburg
101.5 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hills and Harrisburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hills and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Caryl Drive

    113 m · 23 sec · Caryl Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Constitution Drive

    100 m · 15 sec · Constitution Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Clairton Road

    1918 ft · 1 min · Old Clairton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Clairton Boulevard

    71 m · 5 sec · Clairton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward McKeesport, West Mifflin, Allegheny County Airport

    152 m · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Lebanon Church Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

    1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    169.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    2646 ft · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1473 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue on Forster Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    2053 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hills 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
169 mi · 85%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 3%
US 15 North
5.23 mi · 3%
Lebanon Church Road
3.83 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 2%
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

169 mi · 03h 06m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
162.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
01h 38m from Pleasant Hills
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pleasant Hills 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 Pleasant Hills to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 200 miles (321.8 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Pleasant Hills and 101.5 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.85 one way or $57.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

BUS

Cumberland, MD

45 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

46 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

47 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Johnstown

50 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hills and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 162.14 mi (260.94 km).

Pleasant Hills

#1 Pleasant Hills

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population7,968
Coordinates40.3356300, -79.9606100
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Caryl Drive (-79.960231, 40.335594)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.71 L · about $28.85
Round trip
$57.69
14.12 gal · 53.42 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.85 $57.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.47 $64.94
Premium $4.95 $34.98 $69.95
Diesel $5.98 $42.22 $84.44

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Hills and Harrisburg. The current time is 23:07:43.

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.