How far is Sharpsville, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from Sharpsville, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 249 miles (400.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sharpsville and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharpsville and Harrisburg.
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Start on South Mercer Avenue
29 m · 8 sec · South Mercer Avenue
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Turn right onto South Walnut Street
1120 ft · 27 sec · South Walnut Street
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Continue on Lamor Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Lamor Road
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Turn right onto North Hermitage Road
4.7 mi · 10 min · North Hermitage Road
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Continue on New Castle Road
1029 ft · 22 sec · New Castle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 760 South: New Castle
1195 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Mercer
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
118.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
1699 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway
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Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway
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Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway
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Continue on North Front Street
1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on North Centre Street
783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Continue on Port Matilda Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway
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Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road
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Continue on Flat Rock Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road
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Continue on 28th Division Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway
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Continue on Boal Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue
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Continue on General Potter Highway
78.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min · General Potter Highway
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Turn right onto Herr Street
1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1377 ft · 47 sec · 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 Sharpsville and Harrisburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
118 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sharpsville 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 Sharpsville to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 249 miles (400.8 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Barrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.4 miles from Sharpsville and 124.7 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 8:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.92 one way or $71.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sharpsville and Chance Rain Showers near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Barrett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barrett.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sharpsville and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 199.68 mi (321.36 km).
#1 Sharpsville
City in Tipton County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,041 |
| Coordinates | 41.2592200, -80.4720100 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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 (-76.884584, 40.273641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 401 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $35.92 | $71.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.43 | $80.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $43.55 | $87.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $52.56 | $105.13 |
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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