Origin
Harford, PA
Late night in Harford on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harford, PA to Great Bend, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harford, PA
Kai
Great Bend, PA
Nico Becker
Trip Overview
This quick 15.4-mile drive from Harford, PA to Great Bend, PA takes about 19 minutes, making it an ideal option for a very short day trip. You'll primarily be on I-81, with a small portion on State Route 547 and US 11, meaning the vast majority of your journey will be highway-focused. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. Since there are no suggested stops and the drive is so brief, you have complete flexibility in planning your departure and return. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| State Route 547 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 11 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Route 171 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Tingley Lake Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Williams Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 13.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harford, PA and Great Bend, PA.
1
Start on Tingley Lake Road
196 ft
·
12 sec
·
Tingley Lake Road
2
Turn sharp left onto PA 547; PA 2063
511 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Route 547
3
Continue on PA 547
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 547
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
5
Merge onto I 81
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 81
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna
7
Turn left onto PA 171
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Route 171
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto US 11
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Williams Street
76 ft
·
3 sec
·
Williams Street
10
Arrive at destination
Williams Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 547; PA 2063 / State Route 547
Turn sharp left onto PA 547; PA 2063 / State Route 547
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
PA 171 / State Route 171
Turn left onto PA 171 / State Route 171
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 11
Turn right onto US 11
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Great Bend, PA
Late night in Great Bend on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 97% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.4 miles on I-81, indicating a consistent, high-speed journey for most of the trip. While the route is largely on interstates, there are brief transitions onto State Route 547 and US 11, offering a slight variation in the driving environment before returning to the main highway. This means you'll mostly be in a fast-paced, efficient travel mode.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and State Route 547. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 547; PA 2063 / State Route 547.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 547; PA 2063 / State Route 547): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 547; PA 2063 / State Route 547): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Great Bend, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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