Origin
Althom, PA
Afternoon in Althom on Saturday
Local time
1:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Althom, PA to Wrightsville, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Althom, PA
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Wrightsville, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Althom, PA to Wrightsville, PA covers 18.4 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Davey Hill Road, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Althom Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on Davey Hill Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Davey Hill Road | 9.4 mi | 22m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Althom Road | 2.7 mi | 10m |
| PA 958 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Dalrymple Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bull Hill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Davey Hill Road
— 9.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Althom, PA and Wrightsville, PA.
1
Start on Althom Road
2.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Althom Road
2
Turn right onto Davey Hill Road
5.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Davey Hill Road
3
Continue on Davey Hill Road
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Davey Hill Road
4
Continue on Dalrymple Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dalrymple Street
5
Merge onto US 6
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6
Turn right onto PA 958
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 958
7
Turn right onto Bull Hill Road
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
Bull Hill Road
8
Arrive at destination
Bull Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Davey Hill Road
Turn right onto Davey Hill Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Merge onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
18.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Bull Hill Road
Turn right onto Bull Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Wrightsville, PA
Afternoon in Wrightsville on Saturday
Local time
1:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
32 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
42m 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?
18.4 mi in 42m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on Davey Hill Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near Davey Hill Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Althom, PA to Wrightsville, PA is easy. At 42m with 5% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (Davey Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.4 miles (Bull Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,846 ft
1,144 ft
Total Climb
841 ft
Total Descent
629 ft
Highest Point
1,846 ft
~7.9 mi in
Elevation Range
702 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Wrightsville, PA
Full guide →Wrightsville is a historic town in York Township, 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 42m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on Davey Hill Road. 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: at 2.7 miles (Davey Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.4 miles (Bull Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wrightsville, PA before heading back.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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