Origin
Mount Pleasant, PA
Morning in Mount Pleasant on Friday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, PA to Gettysburg, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gettysburg, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Pleasant, PA to Gettysburg, PA covers 13.7 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hanover Road, Mount Pleasant Road, East Hanover Street 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 $2.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 23m drive with frequent turns across 13.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mount Pleasant Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mount Pleasant, PA to Gettysburg, PA is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 13.7 miles (US 30; US 15 Business; PA 116 / Lincoln Square): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Mount Pleasant Road
Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
PA 116 / Main Street
Turn left onto PA 116 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 30; US 15 Business; PA 116 / Lincoln Square
Enter roundabout onto US 30; US 15 Business; PA 116 / Lincoln Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover Road | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| Mount Pleasant Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Hanover Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| York Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Pike | <0.1 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 Gettysburg, 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
·
South 3rd Street
4
Turn left onto PA 116
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
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
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hanover Street
9
Continue on US 30; PA 116
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
York Street
10
Enter roundabout onto US 30; US 15 Business; PA 116
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
Lincoln Square
11
Arrive at destination
US 30; US 15 Business; PA 116
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.54 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Gettysburg, PA
Morning in Gettysburg on Friday
Local time
8:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
6 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
23m 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 Gettysburg, PA covers 13.7 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hanover Road, Mount Pleasant Road, East Hanover Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 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 $2.27 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 Mount Pleasant, PA to Gettysburg, PA is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 13.7 miles (US 30; US 15 Business; PA 116 / Lincoln Square): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Mount Pleasant, PA to Gettysburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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