Origin
Mount Pleasant, PA
Night in Mount Pleasant on Friday
Local time
9:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, PA to Hilltown, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hilltown, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Pleasant, PA to Hilltown, PA covers 22 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hanover Road, Chambersburg 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 $3.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 22 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mount Pleasant, PA to Hilltown, PA is easy. At 39m 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 / Chambersburg Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 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 / Chambersburg Street
Enter roundabout onto US 30 / Chambersburg Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
21.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
High Street
Turn left onto High Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Hilltown Road
Turn right onto Hilltown Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hanover Road | 9.1 mi | 14m |
| Chambersburg Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Mount Pleasant Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Hanover Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Buford Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hanover Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Chambersburg Street | 0.3 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 Hilltown, 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
179 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chambersburg Street
11
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Chambersburg Street
12
Continue on US 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Buford Avenue
13
Continue on US 30
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Chambersburg Road
14
Turn left onto High Street
480 ft
·
16 sec
·
High Street
15
Turn right onto Hilltown Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hilltown Road
16
Arrive at destination
Hilltown Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.65 one way
$7.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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 | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
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
Hilltown, PA
Night in Hilltown on Friday
Local time
9:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
31 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
39m 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 Hilltown, PA covers 22 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hanover Road, Chambersburg 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 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 $3.65 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 Hilltown, PA is easy. At 39m 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 / Chambersburg Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Mount Pleasant, PA to Hilltown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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