Origin
Mount Pleasant, PA
Morning in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, PA to Bridgeport, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
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6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeport, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Pleasant, PA to Bridgeport, PA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hanover Road, Mummasburg Road, Mount Pleasant Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on Hanover Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.75 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
11.3 miles from Mount Pleasant, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 22.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hanover Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mount Pleasant Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mount Pleasant Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (PA 116 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mount Pleasant Road
Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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PA 116 / Main Street
Turn left onto PA 116 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.2 mi into trip
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~21m in
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South 4th Street
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.7 mi into trip
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~23m in
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East Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
14.2 mi into trip
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~24m in
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College Avenue
Turn right onto College Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover Road | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| Mummasburg Road | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| Mount Pleasant Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Hanover Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North High Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Lincoln Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Gettysburg Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hanover Road
— 9.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, PA and Bridgeport, PA.
1
Start on PA 194
60 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hanover Pike
2
Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Pleasant Road
3
Continue on South 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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South 3rd Street
4
Turn left onto PA 116
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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Main Street
5
Continue on PA 116
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Hanover Road
6
Continue on PA 116
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Hanover Street
7
Continue on PA 116
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Hanover Road
8
Continue on PA 116
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Hanover Street
9
Turn right onto South 4th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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South 4th Street
10
Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
11
Turn right onto College Avenue
437 ft
·
12 sec
·
College Avenue
12
Continue on Mummasburg Road
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Mummasburg Road
13
Continue on Gettysburg Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gettysburg Street
14
Turn left onto PA 234
507 ft
·
18 sec
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Main Street
15
Turn right onto PA 234
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North High Street
16
Continue on PA 234
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Narrows Road
17
Arrive at destination
PA 234
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 11.3 miles from Mount Pleasant, PA, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.1 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 22.6 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.3 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeport, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, PA
This is one driving day of about 22.6 miles and 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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 Hanover Road for about 9.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.3 mi from Mount Pleasant, PA · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.3 miles from Mount Pleasant, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridgeport, PA
The final approach into Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport, 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
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Bridgeport, PA
Morning in Bridgeport on Wednesday
Local time
8:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Waverly, NY
11 mi in
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
36 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
40m 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 Mount Pleasant, PA to Bridgeport, PA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hanover Road, Mummasburg Road, Mount Pleasant Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Mount Pleasant, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.75 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 is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mount Pleasant Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (PA 116 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mount Pleasant, PA to Bridgeport, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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