Origin
Harrisburg, PA
Evening in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
8:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Masontown, PA
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
195.6 mi
315 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
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6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Masontown, PA covers 195.6 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 7th Street, Forster Street, M for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.37 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
97.8 miles from Harrisburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 59m drive with frequent turns across 195.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 7th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Masontown, PA is easy. At 3h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harrisburg, PA to Masontown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Forster Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Taylor Bridge Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cumberland Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 32nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 7th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Masontown, PA.
1
Start on North 7th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 7th Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 7th Street
210 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 7th Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
4
Turn right
423 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn straight onto Forster Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Forster Street
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
8
Continue on Cumberland Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Boulevard
9
Continue on North 32nd Street
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North 32nd Street
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 76 West: Pittsburgh
12
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
146 mi
·
2 hr 41 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
14
Turn right onto State Route 31
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 31
15
Continue on Three Mile Hill
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Three Mile Hill
16
Turn left
8.0 mi
·
13 min
17
Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
18
Turn straight onto Blackstone Road
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Blackstone Road
19
Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Morrell Avenue
20
Turn slight right onto University Drive
11 mi
·
12 min
·
University Drive
21
Take the exit slight right toward PA 21
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 21
22
Keep slight left
161 ft
·
7 sec
23
Turn left onto McClellandtown Road
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
McClellandtown Road
24
Take the exit slight right toward PA 166 South: Masontown
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
PA 166 South: Masontown
25
Keep slight right
223 ft
·
6 sec
26
Turn right onto Ronco Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Ronco Road
27
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
28
Turn right onto West Church Avenue
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Church Avenue
29
Arrive at your destination
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 97.8 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.8 miles or 1h 59m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Masontown, 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 195.6 miles and 3h 59m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.8 mi from Harrisburg, PA · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.8 miles from Harrisburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Masontown, PA
The final approach into Masontown, 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 Masontown, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.37 one way
$64.73 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $35.42 | $70.83 |
| premium | $4.92 | $37.90 | $75.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.46 | $86.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
| Efficient EV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.12 | $7.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.2 | 0 | $27.38 | $12.52 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Masontown, PA
Evening in Masontown on Sunday
Local time
8:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
13 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 59m 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 Masontown, PA covers 195.6 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 7th Street, Forster Street, M. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.8 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 $32.37 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.
The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Masontown, PA is easy. At 3h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harrisburg, PA to Masontown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harrisburg, PA to Masontown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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