Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Hatfield, PA

Drive Time

3h 43m

Distance

186.6 mi

300 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 31m ★

6 AM

3h 44m

8 AM

4h 9m

10 AM

3h 53m

12 PM

3h 50m

3 PM

3h 54m

5 PM

4h 8m

8 PM

3h 36m

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

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Hatfield, PA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Harrisburg to Hatfield, expect a drive covering 186.6 miles that takes approximately 3 hours and 43 minutes. This route is best suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is manageable for a dedicated driver. You should budget about $30 for fuel to complete the journey comfortably. Since you will be navigating along North 7th Street, Forster Street, and M, the trip offers a localized travel experience rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region, keeping the cultural and geographic transition seamless. It is a straightforward trek that works well for those who prefer local roads over monotonous highway cruising.

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

93.3 miles from Harrisburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a standard interstate commute, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will navigate through local infrastructure for the entire 186.6-mile duration. Because the longest stretch on North 7th Street is minimal, you should anticipate frequent turns and consistent gear changes throughout the 3-hour and 43-minute journey. This profile creates a very hands-on driving experience, shifting away from the cruise-control ease of major expressways. You will find that the road's personality is defined by its localized nature, requiring you to stay alert through the various segments.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 146.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and University Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 7th Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 186.6 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: 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

154.9 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Take the exit toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

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 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

183.3 mi into trip | ~3h 38m in

Take the exit toward PA 51

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward PA 51

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Harrisburg, PA to Hatfield, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Uniontown along the way.

Uniontown

154.9 mi in | ~2h 57m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	146.5 mi	2h 41m
University Drive	8.9 mi	10m
PA 982	8 mi	13m
State Route 31	6 mi	9m
North 32nd Street	4 mi	6m
Memorial Boulevard	4 mi	4m
Morgantown Street	1.2 mi	2m
Taylor Bridge Bypass	1.2 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 146.5 mi, about 2h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Hatfield, 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

146 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto PA 31

6.0 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

Continue on PA 31

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

Turn left onto PA 982

8.0 mi · 13 min · PA 982

Turn left onto US 119

4.0 mi · 4 min · Memorial Boulevard

Turn straight onto US 119

0.6 mi · 39 sec · Blackstone Road

Merge onto US 119

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Morrell Avenue

Turn slight right onto US 119

8.9 mi · 10 min · University Drive

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Toward PA 51

Turn left onto PA 51

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Pittsburgh Road

Continue on PA 51

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh Street

Continue on PA 51

1.2 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street

Continue on Morgantown Road

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Morgantown Road

Arrive at destination

Morgantown Road

Trip Plan

For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to avoid peak local traffic, as the technical nature of these roads can feel more taxing during busy hours. Since the trip includes only one stop over the 186.6-mile span, use that break strategically to stretch your legs and refresh before the final leg of the drive. With a fuel budget of $30, it is wise to fill up before you leave Harrisburg to avoid searching for stations along the more winding, turn-heavy sections. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, maintain a flexible schedule to account for potential traffic signals or slower zones. Keep a close eye on your navigation, as the lack of highway miles means you will be making frequent turns rather than maintaining a steady, long-distance pace.

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 93.3 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.5 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 93.3 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hatfield, 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 186.6 miles and 3h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 146.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 93.3 mi from Harrisburg, PA · 1h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

93 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

Cuba, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 93.3 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 146.5 miles.

Arriving in Hatfield, PA

The final approach into Hatfield, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hatfield, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.88 one way

$61.75 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$33.79	$67.57
premium	$4.92	$36.16	$72.32
diesel	$5.64	$41.46	$82.91

Estimated Tolls: $19.04

Pennsylvania Turnpike (146.5 mi) $19.04

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

$31

Tolls

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	56	$19.59	$8.96
Efficient EV	46.7	$16.33	$7.46
EV Truck/SUV	74.6	$26.12	$11.94

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Harrisburg, PA

Night in Harrisburg on Sunday

Local time

9:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hatfield, PA

Night in Hatfield on Sunday

Local time

9:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

93 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

11 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 43m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Hatfield, PA covers 186.6 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, University Drive, PA 982. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 93.3 miles from Harrisburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Harrisburg, PA to Hatfield, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Uniontown along the way.

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