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Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Gregg, PA

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

Drive Time

4h 14m

Distance

214.3 mi

345 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 2m ★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 41m
10 AM
4h 24m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 25m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m

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

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Downtown Gregg, PA, PA

Gregg, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Gregg, PA covers 214.3 miles and takes about 4h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, North 32nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 180.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

107.1 miles from Harrisburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 180.3 mi 3h 17m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East 18.8 mi 26m
North 32nd Street 4 mi 6m
Noblestown Road 3.3 mi 5m
Taylor Bridge Bypass 1.2 mi 1m
Cumberland Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
M. Harvey Taylor Bridge 0.8 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 180.3 mi, about 3h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 7th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · North 7th Street
2

Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street

209 ft · 7 sec · North 7th Street
3

Continue on North 7th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North 7th Street
4

Turn right

422 ft · 10 sec
5

Turn straight onto Forster Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Forster Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

0.8 mi · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
7

Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass

1.2 mi · 1 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 11; US 15

0.9 mi · 1 min · Cumberland Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on US 11; US 15

4.0 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 76; PATP

180 mi · 3 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 2 min
Exit 57 Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
15

Keep slight right at fork

353 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
16

Merge onto I 376; US 22

19 mi · 26 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 65 Toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Toward Carnegie Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19

Continue on Jane Street

444 ft · 17 sec · Jane Street
20

Continue on Mansfield Boulevard

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Mansfield Boulevard
21

Continue on West Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
22

Continue on Noblestown Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · Noblestown Road
23

Turn left onto Nike Site Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Nike Site Road
24

Turn right onto Gregg Station Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Gregg Station Road
25

Arrive at destination

Gregg Station 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 107.1 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.3 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 47 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.1 miles or 2h 4m 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 19m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 214.3 miles and 4h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 180.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Geistown, PA

107 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

Chambersburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Portage, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.1 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 180.3 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

Took Took 98 | Thai Street Food Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14129988888

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Homestead, Pennsylvania

1.3 mi

Pasha | Mediterranean Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1.8 mi

Took Took 98 | Thai Street Food Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14129988888

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14124611469

Visit website

Pasha | Mediterranean Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 199

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14126887415

Visit website

Babylon Restaurant and Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+14124619169

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 199

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14126214444

Visit website

Nak Won Garden

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 199

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+14129044635

Visit website

Ginza Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 199

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14126887272

Visit website

Zarra's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 199

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+14126828296

Visit website

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 168.4

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 153.1

Jones Mills, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 168.4

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 137.8

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 199

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 214.3

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 214.3

McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 214.3

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 208.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
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
7
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
8
188.8 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in

Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 57 Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroevil...
8
208.4 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in

Take the exit toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 65 Toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
8
208.6 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Carnegie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward Carnegie

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.53 one way

$71.06 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $38.91 $77.82
premium $4.93 $41.56 $83.12
diesel $5.61 $47.31 $94.63

Estimated Tolls: $23.44

Pennsylvania Turnpike (180.3 mi) $23.44

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

$36

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.3 0 $22.50 $10.29
Efficient EV 53.6 0 $18.75 $8.57
EV Truck/SUV 85.7 1 $30.00 $13.72

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Harrisburg, PA

Afternoon in Harrisburg on Saturday

Local time

3:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gregg, PA

Afternoon in Gregg on Saturday

Local time

3:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

4h 14m on the road

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

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

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...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 22.2
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

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 125.6
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield

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 155.2
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial

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...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 110.8
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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?

214.3 mi in 4h 14m, mostly highway — 180.3 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 180.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 214.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 188.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Harrisburg, PA and Gregg, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Pittsburgh.

Monroeville

188.8 mi in | ~3h 33m

Pittsburgh

189.4 mi in | ~3h 36m

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 4h 14m. Total distance: 214.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 14m 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 180.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $23.44 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 Gregg, 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.

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 188.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Gregg, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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