How far is Sharpsburg, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Sharpsburg, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sharpsburg and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharpsburg and Harrisburg.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Freeport Road
1218 ft · 35 sec · Freeport Road
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Turn left onto Field Street
88 m · 5 sec · Field Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Pittsburgh, Tarentum
832 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highland Park Bridge
40 m · 2 sec · Highland Park Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 28 North: Tarentum, Kittaning
893 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 910: Harmar
797 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Yellow Belt
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Indianola Road
588 ft · 14 sec · Indianola Road
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Turn left onto Freeport Road
3067 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road
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Take the ramp straight toward PATP
1782 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1020 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
189.4 mi · 3 hr 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
2646 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
1473 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
63 m · 4 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
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Continue on Forster Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Forster Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
2053 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharpsburg and Harrisburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
189 mi · 03h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sharpsburg 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 Sharpsburg to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Napier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Sharpsburg and 103.3 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.75 one way or $59.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Napier
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Johnstown
Cumberland, MD
Cumberland station
Hancock, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sharpsburg and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 160.82 mi (258.81 km).
#1 Sharpsburg
Town in Maryland, United States
| Population | 3,315 |
| Coordinates | 40.4945100, -79.9264400 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Street (-76.884583, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $29.75 | $59.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.48 | $66.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $36.07 | $72.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $43.53 | $87.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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