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Trip from Harrisburg, PA to Sharpsville, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 59m

Distance

248 mi

399 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 46m ★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 51m

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

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Downtown Sharpsville, PA, PA

Sharpsville, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

This 248-mile drive from Harrisburg, PA, to Sharpsville, PA, is estimated to take just under 5 hours, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Keystone Shortway and US 22, with a portion on North Cameron Street. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $41, and with only one recommended stop, it's designed for efficiency. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, so be prepared for more frequent adjustments. Given its duration and profile, this trip is well-suited for a single day of travel within Pennsylvania.

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 miles from Harrisburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 118 mi 2h 6m
North Cameron Street 53.1 mi 1h 5m
US 22 24.5 mi 32m
Mount Nittany Expressway 17.5 mi 21m
Port Matilda Highway 10.1 mi 14m
Philipsburg Bigler Highway 7.1 mi 8m
South Hermitage Road 3.1 mi 6m
Woodland Bigler Highway 2.8 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 118 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg, PA and Sharpsville, 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 62 Toward 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

118 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Keystone Shortway
19

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 4B Toward PA 760 North: Sharon-Hermitage
20

Merge onto PA 760

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Beaver Valley Expressway
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward PA 18 North: Hermitage
22

Merge onto PA 18

341 ft · 7 sec · New Castle Road
23

Continue on PA 18

3.1 mi · 6 min · South Hermitage Road
Use the straight lane.
24

Continue on PA 18

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Hermitage Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25

Turn left onto PA 518

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lamor Road
Use the left lane.
26

Continue on PA 518

0.2 mi · 35 sec · South Walnut Street
27

Turn left onto South Mercer Avenue

95 ft · 2 sec · South Mercer Avenue
28

Arrive at destination

South Mercer Avenue

Trip Plan

For this sub-5-hour drive, leaving Harrisburg in the morning will allow you to reach Sharpsville with ample time to spare. Since it's a single-day trip and only requires one stop, you have flexibility in when and where you'll take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, and note the $41 estimated fuel cost. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of the transition points between the Keystone Shortway and US 22, as these can involve more complex intersections and changes in speed limits.

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 miles from Harrisburg, PA, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118 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 miles or 2h 39m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sharpsville, 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 248 miles and 4h 59m.

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 Keystone Shortway for about 118 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

State College, PA

124 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

Lewistown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clearfield, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124 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 Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118 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

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

Farm Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18142054405

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 124

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 248

Sharon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 159.4

Brookville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 141.7

DuBois, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 246.9 — 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

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

6
246.9 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in | PA 518 / Lamor Road

Turn left onto PA 518 / Lamor Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.12 one way

$82.23 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $45.03 $90.06
premium $4.93 $48.10 $96.19
diesel $5.61 $54.76 $109.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 74.4 0 $26.04 $11.90
Efficient EV 62 0 $21.70 $9.92
EV Truck/SUV 99.2 1 $34.72 $15.87

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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Harrisburg, PA

Morning in Harrisburg on Sunday

Local time

9:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sharpsville, PA

Morning in Sharpsville on Sunday

Local time

9:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

6 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

4h 59m 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

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
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
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive with a significant number of turns, characterizing this route as a 'turn-heavy local drive.' With only 17% of the journey on highways, you'll experience more of a local road feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 118 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to more varied road conditions. This blend means you'll be actively engaged with navigation and steering for much of the 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 7th Street.

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 15 significant decision points across 248 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: 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.

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 Sharpsville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward State College along the way.

State College

54 mi in | ~1h 8m | via US 22; US 322

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 4h 59m. Total distance: 248 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 118 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Sharpsville, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

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.

Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 10.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Sharpsville, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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