How far is West Pittston, PA from Harrisburg, PA?
The driving distance from West Pittston, PA to Harrisburg, PA is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Pittston and Harrisburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Pittston and Harrisburg.
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Start on the route
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Exeter Avenue
547 ft · 21 sec · Exeter Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Street
79 m · 17 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto Stanton Street
72 m · 16 sec · Stanton Street
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Turn right
77 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue
530 ft · 13 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Continue on Fort Jenkins Bridge
1166 ft · 31 sec · Fort Jenkins Bridge
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Turn right onto Kennedy Boulevard
824 ft · 36 sec · Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto William Street
1.2 km · 2 min · William Street
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Turn sharp right onto South Township Boulevard
3074 ft · 1 min · South Township Boulevard
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Turn right
1230 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 South: Hazleton
1127 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
107.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
1437 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: Harrisburg, Cameron Street
3014 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Cameron Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Cameron Street
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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 West Pittston 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.
I 81 South
Merge slight left
107 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Pittston and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Pittston to Harrisburg?
The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Girardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from West Pittston and 56.7 miles from Harrisburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Pittston and Sunny near Harrisburg.
Stop Ideas Near Girardville
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 Girardville.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Pittston and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 92.52 mi (148.9 km).
#1 West Pittston
Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,745 |
| Coordinates | 41.3275800, -75.7929700 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.38 | $32.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.87 | $39.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
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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