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Trip from Warren, PA to Harrisburg, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 48m
Distance
206.1 mi
332 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 35m
★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 58m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warren, PA
RDNE Stock project
Harrisburg, PA
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Trip Overview
Warren to Harrisburg is 206.1 miles and takes about 4 hours 48 minutes via General Potter Highway and Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting the Northeast region from start to finish. Expect a drive that's mostly on surface roads, offering a more grounded experience than a pure interstate cruise. It's a manageable one-day drive, so you can leave whenever you're ready.
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
103 miles from Warren, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Potter Highway | 78.2 mi | 1h 40m |
| PA 948 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| Keystone Shortway | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| Boot Jack Road | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| 28th Division Highway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| State Park Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Philipsburg Bigler Highway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
General Potter Highway
— 78.2 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
1
Start on US 6 Business
41 ft
·
1 sec
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US 6 Business
2
Continue on US 6 Business
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
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Pennsylvania Avenue West
3
Turn left onto Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Hickory Bridge
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
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57 sec
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Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
11
Take the exit
265 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
12
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
13
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 948
14
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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PA 66
15
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi
·
22 min
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PA 948
16
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
17
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi
·
16 min
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Boot Jack Road
18
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi
·
6 min
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Penfield Road
19
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Hoovertown Road
20
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
21
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
22
Merge onto I 80
12 mi
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12 min
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Keystone Shortway
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
24
Merge onto PA 970
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawville Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn left onto US 322
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodland Bigler Highway
26
Continue on US 322
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
27
Continue on US 322
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Front Street
28
Continue on US 322; PA 53
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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North Centre Street
29
Turn left onto US 322
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Railroad Street
30
Continue on US 322
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Port Matilda Highway
31
Turn slight right onto US 322
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Upper Flat Rock Road
32
Continue on US 322
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Flat Rock Road
33
Continue on US 322
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
28th Division Highway
Toward US 322 East: State College
34
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
4.0 mi
·
4 min
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I 99; US 220; US 322
Use the straight lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
Exit 73
Toward US 322 East: Penn State University, State College
36
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
78 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
General Potter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Turn right onto Herr Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
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Herr Street
39
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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North 7th Street
40
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour, 48-minute drive, it's best to depart in the morning to give yourself plenty of daylight for the 206.1 miles. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition to surface roads where stations might be less frequent; your estimated fuel cost is $34. Remember that the longest stretch is over 78 miles, so plan accordingly for breaks before hitting those longer segments.
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 103 miles from Warren, PA, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.2 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 45 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103 miles or 2h 34m 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 59m
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 Warren, 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 Warren, PA
This is one driving day of about 206.1 miles and 4h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Warren, 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 General Potter Highway for about 78.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103 miles from Warren, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before General Potter Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Sapp Brothers Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.6 mi from route
Onvo Travel Plaza
1.8 mi from route
Allegheny National Forest
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Marienville, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18149275700
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 118.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hickory Bridge
Turn left onto Hickory Bridge
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Crescent Park
Turn left onto Crescent Park
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
82.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville
6
114.5 mi into trip
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~2h 48m in
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I 99; US 220; US 322
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220; US 322
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
118.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
|
US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 / Mount Nittany Expressway toward US 322 East: Penn State University, State College
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 73
Toward US 322 East: Penn State University, Stat...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.86 one way
$65.72 round trip
$4.05/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $36.37 | $72.74 |
| premium | $4.81 | $39.01 | $78.03 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $38.92 | $77.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.64 | $9.89 |
| Efficient EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.03 | $8.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.4 | 1 | $28.85 | $13.19 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Origin
Warren, PA
Morning in Warren on Sunday
Local time
7:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
NW 2 to 6 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 9:09PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 9:04PM EDT until July 18 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Harrisburg, PA
Morning in Harrisburg on Sunday
Local time
7:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 7 mph
57% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 9:09PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 9:04PM EDT until July 18 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA
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 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 48m 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...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 191.9
View on nps.gov
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 206.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 18% of this 206.1-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 78.2 miles on General Potter Highway. After that, you'll transition to surface roads for the majority of your travel. Expect a significant amount of rural cruising once you leave the highway sections behind.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.2 mi on General Potter Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near Hickory Bridge.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 206.1 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 0.2 miles (Hickory Bridge): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 82.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,973 ft
332 ft
Total Climb
1,109 ft
Total Descent
1,962 ft
Highest Point
1,973 ft
~44.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,640 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Warren, PA and Harrisburg, PA, road signs point toward Shawville and State College.
Shawville
82.8 mi in
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~2h 8m
State College
118.5 mi in
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~2h 53m
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via US 322
About the Cities
Starting in Warren, PA
Full guide →Founded 1795
Warren is a city in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It is the county seat of the county.
Top landmarks
- • Warren County Courthouse — courthouse in Pennsylvania, United States
Arriving in Harrisburg, PA
Full guide →Founded 1719
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
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 48m. Total distance: 206.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.2 miles on General Potter Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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.
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 Harrisburg, 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. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Hickory Bridge): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Crescent Park): Lane positioning matters here; at 82.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Harrisburg, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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