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Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Oakmont, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

98.6 mi

159 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

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

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Downtown Oakmont, PA, PA

Oakmont, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Harrisburg, PA to Oakmont, PA covers 98.6 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 76, I 283 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.35 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.

Midpoint

49.3 miles from Harrisburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 78.4 mi 1h 24m
I 76 3.9 mi 6m
I 283 2.7 mi 4m
I 83 2.4 mi 3m
West Montgomery Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
Haverford Road 2 mi 4m
North 13th Street 1.2 mi 2m
County Line Road 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 78.4 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Oakmont, PA.

1

Start on North 7th Street

89 ft · 3 sec · North 7th Street
2

Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street

209 ft · 7 sec · North 7th Street
3

Continue on North 7th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North 7th Street
4

Continue on Fisher Plaza

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Fisher Plaza
5

Keep slight left at fork onto State Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
6

Turn right onto North 13th Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street
7

Turn left

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 83

2.4 mi · 3 min · I 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Exit 46A Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 283

2.7 mi · 4 min · I 283
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
12

Merge onto I 76; PATP

78 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto I 76

3.9 mi · 6 min · I 76
Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 330 Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 9 sec
Toward PA 320 South: Villanova Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn straight onto PA 320

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Gulph Road
17

Continue on PA 320

2.3 mi · 4 min · West Montgomery Avenue
18

Turn right onto Airdale Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Airdale Road
19

Turn left onto US 30

453 ft · 17 sec · East Lancaster Avenue
20

Turn right onto County Line Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Line Road
21

Continue on Haverford Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Haverford Road
22

Turn right onto East Eagle Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Eagle Road
23

Turn left onto Darby Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Darby Road
24

Continue on Darby Road

137 ft · 9 sec · Darby Road
Use the left lane.
25

Continue on Darby Road

397 ft · 10 sec · Darby Road
26

Turn right

147 ft · 10 sec
27

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.3 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 22 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.3 miles or 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 1h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakmont, 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 98.6 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Harrisburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 78.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Terre Hill, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Terre Hill, PA

49 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

South Lebanon, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Adamstown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.3 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 78.4 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 77.4

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 77.4

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Hong Kong Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.4

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16106962597

Visit website

Wharton Esherick Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 84.5

Malvern, Pennsylvania

+16106445822

Visit website

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 91.5

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

Arnold's Family Fun Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 84.5

Oaks, Pennsylvania

Hours: 3–9 pm

+16106660600

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 84.5

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+16105954359

Visit website

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 14.1

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

Heuser Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 84.5

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16102651071

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 91.5

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 91.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
4.9 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport, Lancaster

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 46A Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Ai...
8
87.2 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | I 76

Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
7
91 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 330 Toward PA 320: Gulph Mills
7
91.4 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 320 South: Villanova

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 320 South: Villanova

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.35 one way

$32.69 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.90 $35.81
premium $4.93 $19.12 $38.24
diesel $5.61 $21.77 $43.54

Estimated Tolls: $10.20

Pennsylvania Turnpike (78.4 mi) $10.20

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

$16

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.6 0 $10.35 $4.73
Efficient EV 24.7 0 $8.63 $3.94
EV Truck/SUV 39.4 0 $13.80 $6.31

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Harrisburg, PA

Afternoon in Harrisburg on Saturday

Local time

4:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Chance Rain Showers

W 6 mph 25% chance Live forecast

Destination

Oakmont, PA

Afternoon in Oakmont on Saturday

Local time

4:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

12 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

2h 4m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 85
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $1 near mile 98.6
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free near mile 98.6
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 27.2
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

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
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 78.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

98.6 mi in 2h 4m, mostly highway — 78.4 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.4 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 98.6 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: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.2 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Oakmont, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.

Philadelphia

87.2 mi in | ~1h 40m | via I 76

About the Cities

Starting in Harrisburg, PA

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 98.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 78.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $10.20 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oakmont, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.2 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakmont, PA before heading back.

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.

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