Origin
Enola, PA
Late night in Enola on Saturday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enola, PA to Dickinson, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enola, PA
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Dickinson, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Enola, PA to Dickinson, PA covers 28.5 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on American Legion Memorial Highway, Wertzville Road, Centerville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.4 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 28.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
American Legion Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.2 miles in near PA 944 / Wertzville Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Enola, PA to Dickinson, PA is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (PA 944 / Wertzville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 944 / Wertzville Road
Turn sharp right onto PA 944 / Wertzville Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 81 South: Carlisle
Navigation decision point
Toward I 81 South: Carlisle
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward PA 233: Newville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 37
Toward PA 233: Newville
4
26.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
PA 233 / Centerville Road
Turn left onto PA 233 / Centerville Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 23.4 mi | 28m |
| Wertzville Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Centerville Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Enola Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 23.4 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enola, PA and Dickinson, PA.
1
Start on North Enola Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Enola Drive
2
Turn sharp right onto PA 944
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Wertzville Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 81 South: Carlisle
4
Merge onto I 81
23 mi
·
28 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 37
Toward PA 233: Newville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn left onto PA 233
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Centerville Road
7
Turn right onto PA 174
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Arrive at destination
PA 174
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Dickinson, PA
Late night in Dickinson on Saturday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
2 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
38m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Enola, PA to Dickinson, PA covers 28.5 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, Wertzville Road, Centerville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Enola, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Enola, PA to Dickinson, PA is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (PA 944 / Wertzville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Enola, PA to Dickinson, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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