How far is West Bradford, PA from Harrisburg, PA?

The driving distance from West Bradford, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 209 miles (336.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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
208.94 mi
04h 01m
Flight
149.17 mi
240.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.17 mi
Kilometers
240.06 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.94 mi
Kilometers
336.26 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Sat, May 2, 12:33 AM EDT
Return by in West Bradford
Sat, May 2, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bradford
2026-05-01T20:31
Arrive Harrisburg
Sat, May 2, 12:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Bradford
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
Port Matilda
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From West Bradford
104.3 mi
02h 00m
To Harrisburg
104.6 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Bradford and Harrisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Interstate Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Interstate Parkway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Washington Street

    2163 ft · 51 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boylston Street

    1175 ft · 38 sec · Boylston Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1620 ft · 41 sec · Davis Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Wilcox Road

    77 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Wilcox Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Market Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on East Center Street

    1199 ft · 16 sec · East Center Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    37 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Michael Street

    153 m · 11 sec · North Michael Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Saint Marys Street

    1142 ft · 25 sec · North Saint Marys Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Million Dollar Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.7 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North Centre Street

    783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  35. 35

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  38. 38

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min · General Potter Highway

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Herr Street

    1643 ft · 45 sec · Herr Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1377 ft · 47 sec · North 7th Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bradford 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
42 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
General Potter Highway
78.2 mi · 37%
Elm Street
29.4 mi · 14%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 6%
Keystone Shortway
11.7 mi · 6%
Million Dollar Highway
10.9 mi · 5%
State Park Road
8.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

General Potter Highway

Continue on General Potter Highway

78.2 mi · 01h 40m

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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.8 mi
149.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Matilda
02h 00m from West Bradford
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving West Bradford and Slight Chance Light Rain near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Bradford to Harrisburg?

The road trip is about 209 miles (336.3 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Port Matilda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from West Bradford and 104.6 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around West Bradford and Slight Chance Light Rain near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Port Matilda

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

21 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

35 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

43 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Lewistown

46 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bradford and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 149.17 mi (240.06 km).

West Bradford

#1 West Bradford

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population13,713
Coordinates41.9636700, -78.6680800
Altitude461
CountryUnited States
Harrisburg

#2 Harrisburg

The capital of Pennsylvania.

Population49,322
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.8844200
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Interstate Parkway (-78.667946, 41.964045)
End: North 7th Street (-76.884584, 40.273641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.91 L · about $30.11
Round trip
$60.23
14.74 gal · 55.82 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.11 $60.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.89 $67.79
Premium $4.95 $36.51 $73.02
Diesel $5.98 $44.07 $88.15

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between West Bradford and Harrisburg. The current time is 20:31:41.

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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.