Origin
Hanover, PA
Morning in Hanover on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, PA to Petersburg, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
57m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hanover, PA to Petersburg, PA covers 29.7 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on York Road, Windsor Road, West Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on York Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.9 miles from Hanover, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 29.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
York Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 116 / York Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 (PA 116 / York Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (PA 116 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.8 miles (South Richland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 116 / York Street
Turn right onto PA 116 / York Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
9.5 mi into trip
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~20m in
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PA 116 / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto PA 116 / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
17.8 mi into trip
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~35m in
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South Richland Avenue
Turn right onto South Richland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
23 mi into trip
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~45m in
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PA 24 / Cape Horn Road
Turn right onto PA 24 / Cape Horn Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23.7 mi into trip
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~47m in
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Windsor Road
Turn left onto Windsor Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| York Road | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Windsor Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| West Market Street | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Hanover Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| York Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Mount Rose Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West College Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
York Road
— 6.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, PA and Petersburg, PA.
1
Start on PA 116; PA 194
214 ft
·
6 sec
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Broadway
2
Turn right onto PA 116
2.4 mi
·
5 min
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York Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on PA 116
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
York Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on PA 116
0.9 mi
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2 min
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South Main Street
5
Enter roundabout onto PA 116
124 ft
·
2 sec
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North Main Street
6
Continue on PA 116
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
7
Continue on PA 116
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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Hanover Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 30
1.1 mi
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2 min
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West Market Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 462
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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West Market Street
Toward PA 462 East
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto South Richland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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South Richland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto West Princess Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West Princess Street
12
Turn right onto Grantley Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Grantley Street
13
Turn left onto West College Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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West College Avenue
14
Continue on PA 124
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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East Prospect Street
15
Turn slight right onto PA 124
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Mount Rose Avenue
16
Continue on PA 124
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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East Prospect Road
17
Turn right onto PA 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Cape Horn Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Windsor Road
4.5 mi
·
7 min
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Windsor Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on North Penn Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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North Penn Street
20
Continue on Windsor Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Windsor Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto PA 74
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Delta Road
22
Arrive at destination
PA 74
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.9 miles from Hanover, PA, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.2 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 29.7 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.9 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Petersburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hanover, 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 Hanover, PA
This is one driving day of about 29.7 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hanover, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on York Road for about 6.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.9 mi from Hanover, PA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 29.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.9 miles from Hanover, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Petersburg, PA
The final approach into Petersburg, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Petersburg, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
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
Petersburg, PA
Morning in Petersburg on Wednesday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
3 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
57m 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 Hanover, PA to Petersburg, PA covers 29.7 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are York Road, Windsor Road, West Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Hanover, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.92 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 116 / York Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (PA 116 / North Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.8 miles (South Richland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hanover, PA to Petersburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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