How far is Pulaski, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from Pulaski, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.65 mi
03h 51m
Flight
181.97 mi
292.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.97 mi
Kilometers
292.85 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.65 mi
Kilometers
372.8 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
Mon, Jun 1, 2:44 PM EDT
Return by in Pulaski
Mon, Jun 1, 6:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pulaski
2026-06-01T10:52
Arrive Harrisburg
Mon, Jun 1, 2:44 PM 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 Pulaski
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 Pulaski
116.3 mi
01h 55m
To Harrisburg
115.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph N
Destination
77°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 37th Street

    30 m · 7 sec · 37th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 39th Avenue

    746 ft · 33 sec · 39th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 39th Avenue

    81 m · 17 sec · 39th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 41st Street

    1034 ft · 48 sec · 41st Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunflower Road

    806 ft · 25 sec · Sunflower Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Virginia Avenue

    90 m · 6 sec · Virginia Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Rochester Road

    1980 ft · 39 sec · Rochester Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Virginia Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    856 ft · 30 sec · Adams Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    1219 ft · 37 sec · New York Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward PA 65 South, PA 51 South

    990 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ohio River Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Crows Run Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Freedom Crider Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Freedom Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1141 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    545 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    208.6 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    2646 ft · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1473 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

  29. 29

    Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

    1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

  30. 30

    Continue on Forster Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North 7th Street

    2053 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pulaski 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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
209 mi · 90%
US 15 North
5.23 mi · 2%
Freedom Crider Road
4.37 mi · 2%
Ohio River Boulevard
2.75 mi · 1%
Freedom Road
2.54 mi · 1%
Virginia Avenue
1.64 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
+49.7 mi
181.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Baltimore
01h 55m from Pulaski
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pulaski and Sunny near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pulaski to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 231.6 miles (372.8 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 116.3 miles from Pulaski and 115.4 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 $33.38 one way or $66.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pulaski and Sunny 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 Pulaski and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 181.97 mi (292.85 km).

Pulaski

#1 Pulaski

Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,218
Coordinates40.7350700, -80.2947800
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: 37th Street (-80.294786, 40.735254)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.94 L · about $33.38
Round trip
$66.77
16.34 gal · 61.88 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.38 $66.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.57 $75.15
Premium $4.95 $40.47 $80.95
Diesel $5.98 $48.86 $97.71

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Pulaski and Harrisburg. The current time is 10:52:59.

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.