Origin
Harrisburg, PA
Night in Harrisburg on Friday
Local time
10:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Bellevue, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellevue, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Harrisburg to Bellevue, you are looking at a compact 52.8-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes to complete. Because this route is entirely contained within Pennsylvania, you will remain in the Northeast region for the duration of your travel. It is a straightforward drive that works perfectly as a single-day excursion, meaning you can easily head out and return without needing an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $9, it is an incredibly cost-effective trip for your vehicle. Since there are no required stops, you have the freedom to manage your own schedule and pace. Ultimately, this is a practical, turn-heavy local drive that prioritizes direct access over highway cruising.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will navigate primarily via North 7th Street, Fisher Plaza, and Walnut Street, which keeps you off the major highways entirely. With a highway share of 0%, this journey is defined by local maneuvers and frequent adjustments rather than long, monotonous stretches. Because there is no extended uninterrupted segment, your attention will stay focused on the road as you transition through the local layout. It is a departure from the typical interstate grind, requiring you to stay engaged with the turn-heavy nature of these specific local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Bellevue, PA is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Bellevue, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 7th Street | — | — |
| Fisher Plaza | — | — |
| Walnut Street | — | — |
| North Front Street | — | — |
| I 83 | — | — |
| I 83 South | — | — |
| PA 124 East | — | — |
| Mount Rose Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 7th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Bellevue, 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
Continue on Fisher Plaza
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Fisher Plaza
5
Keep slight right to continue on Walnut Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Front Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
7
Continue on I 83: York
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 83: York
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 83 South: York
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 83 South: York
9
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore
24 mi
·
29 min
·
I 83 South: York, Baltimore
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 124 East
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
PA 124 East
12
Turn straight onto Mount Rose Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Rose Avenue
13
Continue on East Prospect Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Prospect Road
14
Turn right onto Cape Horn Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Horn Road
15
Turn left onto Windsor Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Windsor Road
16
Continue on North Penn Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Penn Street
17
Continue on Windsor Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Windsor Road
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Delta Road
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Delta Road
19
Turn sharp right onto Woodbine Road
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Woodbine Road
20
Turn slight right onto Miller Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Miller Road
21
Turn left onto Gemmill Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Gemmill Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Harrisburg, PA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Harrisburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bellevue, PA
The final approach into Bellevue, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.75 one way
$17.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Bellevue, PA
Night in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
10:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Windsor, PA
26 mi in
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
18 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
1h 22m 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 Bellevue, PA covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 7th Street, Fisher Plaza, Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 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 $8.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Bellevue, PA is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Bellevue, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harrisburg, PA to Bellevue, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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