Origin
Harrisburg, PA
Late night in Harrisburg on Monday
Local time
1:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Sharpsville, PA
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
248 mi
399 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
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6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 51m
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 Sharpsville, PA covers 248 miles and takes about 4h 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, Maclay Street, North Cameron Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.04 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
124 miles from Harrisburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 59m drive with frequent turns across 248 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harrisburg, PA to Sharpsville, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maclay Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Cameron Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 22 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boal Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Nittany Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 28th Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Port Matilda Highway | 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 Sharpsville, PA.
1
Start on North 7th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 7th Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 7th Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 7th Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street
4
Turn right onto Maclay Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Maclay Street
5
Turn left onto North Cameron Street
53 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
North Cameron Street
6
Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
24 mi
·
32 min
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US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
7
Continue on Boal Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
8
Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
28th Division Highway
10
Continue on Port Matilda Highway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Port Matilda Highway
11
Continue on Railroad Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Railroad Street
12
Turn right onto North Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
North Centre Street
13
Continue on North Front Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Front Street
14
Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
15
Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
16
Turn right onto Shawville Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawville Highway
17
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
118 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
Keystone Shortway
19
Take the exit slight right toward PA 760 North: Sharon-Hermitage
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 760 North: Sharon-Hermitage
20
Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
21
Take the exit slight right toward PA 18 North: Hermitage
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
PA 18 North: Hermitage
22
Merge slight left onto New Castle Road
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
New Castle Road
23
Continue on South Hermitage Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
South Hermitage Road
24
Continue on North Hermitage Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Hermitage Road
25
Turn left onto Lamor Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamor Road
26
Continue on South Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Walnut Street
27
Turn left onto South Mercer Avenue
95 ft
·
3 sec
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South Mercer Avenue
28
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 124 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 2h 29m 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sharpsville, 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 248 miles and 4h 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 124 mi from Harrisburg, PA · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 124 miles from Harrisburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sharpsville, PA
The final approach into Sharpsville, 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 Sharpsville, 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
$41.04 one way
$82.07 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $44.90 | $89.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $48.06 | $96.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.10 | $110.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.04 | $11.90 |
| Efficient EV | 62 | 0 | $21.70 | $9.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.2 | 1 | $34.72 | $15.87 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Sharpsville, PA
Late night in Sharpsville on Monday
Local time
1:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
6 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 59m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Sharpsville, PA covers 248 miles and takes about 4h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 7th Street, Maclay Street, North Cameron Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124 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 $41.04 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harrisburg, PA to Sharpsville, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harrisburg, PA to Sharpsville, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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