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Trip from Lower Burrell, PA to Harrisburg, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 56m

Distance

199.8 mi

322 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 44m ★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m

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

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Downtown Lower Burrell, PA, PA

Lower Burrell, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lower Burrell, PA to Harrisburg, PA covers 199.8 miles and takes about 3h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 15, Logans Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 180.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.12 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

99.9 miles from Lower Burrell, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 199.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 56m highway drive covering 199.8 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 15. The longest continuous stretch is about 180.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 180.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near Daugherty Drive.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 199.8 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 10.2 miles (Daugherty Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 191.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
10.2 mi into trip | ~20m in | Daugherty Drive

Turn sharp left onto Daugherty Drive

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

8
10.5 mi into trip | ~21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
191.1 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in

Take the exit toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg

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 236 Toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harr...
8
191.9 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 15 North: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 15 North: Harrisburg
6
196.8 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | Taylor Bridge Bypass

Keep slight left at fork onto Taylor Bridge Bypass

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 180.4 mi 3h 17m
US 15 4.7 mi 8m
Logans Ferry Road 2.5 mi 3m
Center Road 2.1 mi 4m
Center New Texas Road 1.4 mi 3m
Taylor Bridge Bypass 1.2 mi 1m
Saltsburg-Leechburg Road 1.1 mi 1m
New Texas Road 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 180.4 mi, about 3h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 366; PA 56 Truck

347 ft · 35 sec · Freeport Street
2

Continue on PA 366; PA 56 Truck

484 ft · 12 sec · Freeport Street
3

Continue on Orange Belt

0.8 mi · 1 min · Logans Ferry Road
4

Continue on Orange Belt

1.7 mi · 2 min · Logans Ferry Road
5

Turn right onto Orange Belt

1.1 mi · 1 min · Saltsburg-Leechburg Road
6

Continue on Orange Belt

0.6 mi · 1 min · Leechburg Road
7

At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt

0.8 mi · 1 min · New Texas Road
8

Continue on Orange Belt

381 ft · 6 sec · Old Leechburg Road
9

Turn slight right onto Orange Belt

0.1 mi · 13 sec · New Texas Road
10

Turn right onto Center New Texas Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Center New Texas Road
11

At end of road, turn right onto PA 380; Orange Belt

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Saltsburg Road
12

At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt

2.1 mi · 4 min · Center Road
13

Turn slight left onto Orange Belt

0.8 mi · 1 min · Orange Belt
14

Continue on PA 48; Orange Belt

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Mosside Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn sharp left onto Daugherty Drive

183 ft · 12 sec · Daugherty Drive
16

Turn right

421 ft · 36 sec
17

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto I 76; PATP

180 mi · 3 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
20

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 236 Toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 15 North: Harrisburg
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward US 15 North: Harrisburg Use the straight lane.
23

Merge onto US 15

4.7 mi · 8 min · US 15
Use the straight lane.
24

Continue on US 11; US 15

205 ft · 3 sec · Taylor Bridge Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork onto Taylor Bridge Bypass

1.2 mi · 1 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
Use the left / straight lanes.
26

Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge

0.8 mi · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on Forster Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Forster Street
Use the straight lane.
28

Turn left onto North 7th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North 7th Street
29

Arrive at destination

North 7th Street

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 99.9 miles from Lower Burrell, PA, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.4 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 44 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.9 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harrisburg, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lower Burrell, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Lower Burrell, PA

This is one driving day of about 199.8 miles and 3h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Lower Burrell, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 180.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.9 mi from Lower Burrell, PA · 1h 59m into the drive

home rule municipality in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Portage, PA

100 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

White, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hollidaysburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.9 miles from Lower Burrell, 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 180.4 miles.

Arriving in Harrisburg, PA

The final approach into Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 179.1
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 75.8
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 89.6
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 41.3
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...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 199.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.12 one way

$66.25 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $36.28 $72.56
premium $4.93 $38.75 $77.50
diesel $5.61 $44.11 $88.23

Estimated Tolls: $23.45

Pennsylvania Turnpike (180.4 mi) $23.45

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

$33

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.9 0 $20.98 $9.59
Efficient EV 50 0 $17.48 $7.99
EV Truck/SUV 79.9 0 $27.97 $12.79

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lower Burrell, PA

Evening in Lower Burrell on Friday

Local time

7:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Harrisburg, PA

Evening in Harrisburg on Friday

Local time

7:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Portage, PA

100 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

16 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 56m 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 Lower Burrell, PA to Harrisburg, PA covers 199.8 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 15, Logans Ferry Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 99.9 miles from Lower Burrell, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.12 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.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 199.8 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 10.2 miles (Daugherty Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 191.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Lower Burrell, PA to Harrisburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and Johnstown Flood National Memorial. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.

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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