The drive from Harrisburg, PA to North East, PA covers 271.3 miles and takes about 6h behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Cameron Street, Keystone Shortway, US 22 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.1 miles on North Cameron Street.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.98 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
135.6 miles from Harrisburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 52m into the drive
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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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h. Total distance: 271.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h drive with frequent turns across 271.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 54 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Cameron Street is the longest continuous segment at about 53.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 7th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 271.3 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 54 miles (US 22; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.7 miles (US 322 / 28th Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North 7th Street
Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
54 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|US 22; US 322
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322 toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, St...
6
98.7 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|US 322 / 28th Division Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 / 28th Division Highway toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 62
Toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
5
122.8 mi into trip|~2h 37m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
271.2 mi into trip|~5h 59m in|Vine Street
Turn right onto Vine Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Harrisburg, PA to North East, PA, road signs begin pointing toward State College along the way.
State College
54 mi in|~1h 8m|via US 22; US 322
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Cameron Street
53.1 mi
1h 5m
Keystone Shortway
51.7 mi
55m
US 22
24.5 mi
32m
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi
21m
William Flinn Highway
14.7 mi
20m
Route 208
12.3 mi
18m
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi
14m
PA 36
9.5 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
North Cameron Street
— 53.1 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and North East, PA.
1
Start on North 7th Street
89 ft·3 sec·North 7th Street
2
Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street
81 ft·2 sec·North 7th Street
3
Continue on North 7th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North 7th Street
4
Turn right onto Maclay Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·Maclay Street
5
Turn left onto US 22
53 mi·1 hr 5 min·North Cameron Street
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22; US 322
24 mi·32 min·US 22; US 322
Toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
7
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.6 mi·4 min·Boal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
18 mi·21 min·Mount Nittany Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
1.0 mi·1 min·28th Division Highway
Exit 62Toward US 322 West: Philipsburg
10
Continue on US 322
10 mi·14 min·Port Matilda Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi·2 min·Railroad Street
12
Turn right onto US 322; PA 53
0.1 mi·10 sec·North Centre Street
13
Continue on US 322; PA 53
0.3 mi·25 sec·North Front Street
14
Continue on US 322
7.1 mi·8 min·Philipsburg Bigler Highway
15
Continue on US 322
2.8 mi·3 min·Woodland Bigler Highway
16
Turn right onto PA 970
1.6 mi·2 min·Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
18
Merge onto I 80
52 mi·55 min·Keystone Shortway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward US 322: Strattanville
20
Turn right onto US 322
4.0 mi·5 min·Route 322
21
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
22
Continue on US 322
1.6 mi·2 min·Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
23
Continue on US 322
1.7 mi·2 min·East Main Street
24
Turn slight right onto US 322
4.6 mi·6 min·North 1st Avenue
25
Turn right onto PA 208
0.4 mi·35 sec·North School Street
26
Continue on PA 208
7.2 mi·10 min·Route 208
27
Continue on PA 208
5.0 mi·7 min·Route 208
28
Continue on PA 36
9.5 mi·14 min·PA 36
29
Turn left onto US 62; PA 36
0.3 mi·20 sec·Route 36 and 62
30
Turn right onto PA 36
4.5 mi·6 min·Colonel Drake Highway
31
Continue on PA 36
4.4 mi·6 min·Tionesta Road
32
Continue on PA 36
1.3 mi·1 min·East State Street
33
Continue on PA 27
2.6 mi·3 min·Titusville Road
34
Continue on PA 27
1.1 mi·2 min·Plank Road
35
Continue on PA 27
1.5 mi·4 min·East Central Avenue
36
Turn slight right onto PA 8
0.9 mi·2 min·West Spring Street
Use the right lane.
37
Continue on PA 8
3.0 mi·4 min·Hydetown Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
38
Continue on PA 8
4.6 mi·6 min·William Flinn Highway
39
Continue on PA 8
1.6 mi·2 min·Erie Street
40
Continue on PA 8
7.8 mi·10 min·William Flinn Highway
41
Continue on PA 8
3.1 mi·4 min·Titusville Road
42
Continue on US 6; PA 8
1.2 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Continue on PA 8
2.3 mi·3 min·William Flinn Highway
44
Continue on PA 8
5.2 mi·7 min·Smiley Hill Road
45
Continue on PA 8; PA 89
0.5 mi·58 sec·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Continue on PA 8; PA 89
1.4 mi·2 min·PA-8/PA-89
47
Continue on PA 89
0.6 mi·58 sec·Station Road
48
Continue on PA 89
8.4 mi·12 min·PA-89
49
Continue on PA 89
3.8 mi·5 min·Station Road
50
Continue on PA 89
0.8 mi·1 min·South Lake Street
51
Turn right onto US 20
252 ft·10 sec·East Main Street
52
Turn right onto Vine Street
165 ft·8 sec·Vine Street
53
Turn right
217 ft·15 sec
54
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 135.6 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.1 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 60 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.6 miles or 2h 52m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North East, 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 271.3 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 North Cameron Street for about 53.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.6 mi from Harrisburg, PA
· 2h 52m into the drive
The midpoint is around 135.6 miles from Harrisburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North East, PA
The final approach into North East, 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 North East, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 9.4
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.98 one way
$89.96 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg95 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$49.26
$98.52
premium
$4.93
$52.62
$105.23
diesel
$5.61
$59.90
$119.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
81.4
1
$28.49
$13.02
Efficient EV
67.8
0
$23.74
$10.85
EV Truck/SUV
108.5
1
$37.98
$17.36
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning
in Harrisburg on Saturday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
North East, PA
Morning
in North East on Saturday
Local time
11:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Clearfield, PA
136 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
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
6h on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 North East, PA covers 271.3 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Cameron Street, Keystone Shortway, US 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.6 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 $44.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 271.3 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 7th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 54 miles (US 22; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.7 miles (US 322 / 28th Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Harrisburg, PA to North East, PA, road signs begin pointing toward State College along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
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.
