Harrisburg, PA to Corry, PA is 249 miles and takes about 5h 28m via North Cameron Street and the Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, traveling north from the state capital region into the Northeast. The majority of the trip is on surface roads, so expect a more leisurely pace than a pure interstate experience. With only one recommended stop and a drive time under six hours, this route is easily manageable for a single day.
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
124.5 miles from Harrisburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 40m into the drive
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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
Church Run Road
14.6 mi
24m
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
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,015 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,370
Quietest
2 AM
~179 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 78 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Corry, 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
0.5 mi·1 min·East Central Avenue
36
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·East Main Street
37
Turn right onto PA 89
0.3 mi·49 sec·North Franklin Street
38
Turn left onto PA 89
0.2 mi·23 sec·Union Street
39
Turn right onto PA 89
15 mi·24 min·Church Run Road
40
Continue on PA 77
0.6 mi·56 sec·Main Street
41
Turn straight onto PA 77
6.6 mi·9 min·Spring Street
42
Continue on PA 77
0.8 mi·1 min·Union Street
43
Continue on PA 77
0.5 mi·44 sec·West Main Street
44
Turn right onto South Center Street
19 ft·0 sec·South Center Street
45
Arrive at destination
South Center Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 28m estimated drive time, leaving Harrisburg in the morning will allow you to reach Corry with plenty of daylight to spare. While the drive is manageable in one day, consider breaking it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace; however, with only one recommended stop, it's not strictly necessary. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $42, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially since much of the route is on surface roads. The longest stretch without a major highway is over 53 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment.
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 124.5 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 2h 40m 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 55 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.5 miles or 2h 40m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corry, 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 249 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 122.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North 7th Street
Enter roundabout onto North 7th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 22 / North Cameron Street
Turn left onto US 22 / North Cameron Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.49 one way
$86.97 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$47.61
$95.23
premium
$5.20
$50.94
$101.87
diesel
$6.28
$61.52
$123.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.7
0
$26.15
$11.95
Efficient EV
62.3
0
$21.79
$9.96
EV Truck/SUV
99.6
1
$34.86
$15.94
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 21, 2026
Origin
Harrisburg, PA
Morning
in Harrisburg on Thursday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
N 3 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Corry, PA
Morning
in Corry on Thursday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Clear then Areas Of Frost
E 3 mph0% chanceLive 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
11 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
5h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
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...
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, making up 73% of the 249 miles. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on North Cameron Street, with the longest continuous stretch measuring 53.1 miles. The Keystone Shortway and US 22 account for the remaining 27% of the route, offering a different driving experience. Expect a more urban feel initially on North Cameron Street before transitioning to more open stretches.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.1 mi on North Cameron Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 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 Effort5/10
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 249 miles you will encounter 18 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 1 miles (US 22 / North Cameron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles (US 22; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,990 ft332 ft
Total Climb
2,990 ft
Total Descent
1,892 ft
Highest Point
1,990 ft
~106.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,657 ft
Notable High Points
1,720 ft at ~71.1 miles+605 ft prominence
1,990 ft at ~106.7 miles+682 ft prominence
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 Corry, PA, road signs begin pointing toward State College along the way.
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.
Top landmarks
•Pennsylvania State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
•Cathedral of Saint Patrick — cathedral of the Catholic Church in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United St...
•Harrisburg Transportation Center — intermodal station in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 28m. Total distance: 249 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.1 miles on North Cameron Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 7th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1 miles (US 22 / North Cameron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles (US 22; US 322): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Corry, PA before the return drive.
