Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Fox Chapel, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 55m

Distance

203.4 mi

327 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 43m ★

6 AM

3h 56m

8 AM

4h 21m

10 AM

4h 5m

12 PM

4h 2m

3 PM

4h 6m

5 PM

4h 20m

8 PM

3h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Fox Chapel, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Fox Chapel, PA covers 203.4 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, North 32nd Street, Freeport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 189.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

101.7 miles from Harrisburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	189.2 mi	3h 27m
North 32nd Street	4 mi	6m
Freeport Road	2.9 mi	5m
Taylor Bridge Bypass	1.2 mi	1m
Field Club Road	1 mi	3m
Powers Run Road	1 mi	2m
Cumberland Boulevard	0.9 mi	1m
M. Harvey Taylor Bridge	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 189.2 mi, about 3h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Fox Chapel, PA.

Start on North 7th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · North 7th Street

Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street

209 ft · 7 sec · North 7th Street

Continue on North 7th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North 7th Street

Turn right

422 ft · 10 sec

Turn straight onto Forster Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Forster Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

0.8 mi · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

1.2 mi · 1 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 11; US 15

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cumberland Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 11; US 15

4.0 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

189 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward New Kensington, Pittsburgh

Continue on Freeport Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · Freeport Road

Turn right onto Powers Run Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Powers Run Road

Turn left onto Field Club Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Field Club Road

Arrive at destination

Field Club Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 101.7 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 1h 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 189.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 45 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 101.7 miles or 1h 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fox Chapel, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Harrisburg, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Harrisburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 203.4 miles and 3h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Harrisburg, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 189.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

home rule municipality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Portage, PA

102 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lurgan, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Portage, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.7 miles from Harrisburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 189.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 188.9

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Jimmy Wan's | Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1.7 mi

Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Aspinwall, Pennsylvania

2.1 mi

Esta Esta Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 188.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14123724414

Visit website

Jimmy Wan's | Restaurant & Lounge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 203.4

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14129680848

Visit website

Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 203.4

Aspinwall, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14124083420

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 159.8

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 203.4

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14128269680

Visit website

John Anthony's | Restaurant and Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 188.9

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14127958666

Visit website

Hartwood Restaurant & Whispers Pub

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 203.4

Glenshaw, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+14127673500

Visit website

Mohan's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 188.9

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14127933121

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 188.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 188.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 130.8

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 130.8

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 188.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 188.9

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 174.3

North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 174.3

Adamsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 198.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 7th Street

Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7.9 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

8.3 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh

197.7 mi into trip | ~3h 43m in

Take the exit toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 28: New Kensington, Pittsburgh

198.2 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward New Kensington, Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward New Kensington, Pittsburgh

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.72 one way

$67.44 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$36.93	$73.86
premium	$4.93	$39.45	$78.89
diesel	$5.61	$44.91	$89.82

Estimated Tolls: $24.60

Pennsylvania Turnpike (189.2 mi) $24.60

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Tolls

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	61	0	$21.36	$9.76
Efficient EV	50.9	0	$17.80	$8.14
EV Truck/SUV	81.4	1	$28.48	$13.02

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Harrisburg, PA

Afternoon in Harrisburg on Saturday

Local time

4:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Partly Sunny

SE 2 to 14 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Destination

Fox Chapel, PA

Afternoon in Fox Chapel on Saturday

Local time

4:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms

S 7 to 15 mph 81% chance Live forecast

46°F

Portage, PA

102 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 55m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 21

View on nps.gov

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 126.2

View on nps.gov

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free near mile 154.3

View on nps.gov

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 105.2

View on nps.gov

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

203.4 mi in 3h 55m, mostly highway — 189.2 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 189.2 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and North 32nd Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 7th Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 203.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 7th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Harrisburg, PA

Full guide →

Harrisburg is the capital and 4th-largest metropolitan area of Pennsylvania, with a metro population of 592,000 people in 2020. Harrisburg is known as the host city of the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest free indoor agriculture exposition in the United States, the largest annual outdoor sports show in North America, an auto show, which features a large static display of new and classic cars, and Motorama, a two-day event consisting of a car show, motocross racing, and remote control car racing.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 203.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 189.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $24.60 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fox Chapel, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and Fort Necessity National Battlefield (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Fox Chapel, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Fox Chapel, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Esta Esta Restaurant

Esta Esta Restaurant

Jimmy Wan's | Restaurant & Lounge

Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar

Nino's Restaurant

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

John Anthony's | Restaurant and Lounge

Hartwood Restaurant & Whispers Pub

Mohan's Restaurant

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Harrisburg, PA

Fox Chapel, PA

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 55m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Harrisburg, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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