How far is Buck Valley, PA from Parkesburg, PA?
The driving distance from Buck Valley, PA to Parkesburg, PA is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buck Valley and Parkesburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buck Valley and Parkesburg.
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Start on Buck Valley Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Buck Valley Road
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Turn left onto Great Cove Road
20.9 mi · 31 min · Great Cove Road
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Continue on South 2nd Street
1 km · 2 min · South 2nd Street
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Continue on Great Cove Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Great Cove Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 76, PATP
2869 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
67.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
3010 ft · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 33 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 340
603 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
79 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike
7.4 mi · 13 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Octorara Trail
1.4 mi · 3 min · Octorara Trail
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Continue on North Church Street
3243 ft · 1 min · North Church Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Avenue
1799 ft · 1 min · West 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buck Valley and Parkesburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
67.5 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Buck Valley and Sunny near Parkesburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buck Valley to Parkesburg?
The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Buck Valley and 79.5 miles from Parkesburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.38 one way or $48.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buck Valley and Sunny near Parkesburg.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carlisle.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buck Valley and Parkesburg. Straight-line distance: 126.06 mi (202.87 km).
#1 Buck Valley
Buck Valley is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7664800, -78.2830700 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parkesburg
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 4,057 |
| Coordinates | 39.9587200, -75.9193900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkesburg (-75.91939, 39.95872)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.35 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $26.74 | $53.48 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $29.24 | $58.49 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $36.71 | $73.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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