How far is Dover, PA from North York, PA?

The driving distance from Dover, PA to North York, PA is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.55 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.42 mi
10.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.42 mi
Kilometers
10.33 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.55 mi
Kilometers
12.15 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North York
Wed, Apr 15, 2:23 PM EDT
Return by in Dover
Wed, Apr 15, 2:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-15T14:09
Arrive North York
Wed, Apr 15, 2:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dover
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Weigelstown
PA

Census designated place

From Dover
3.8 mi
00h 06m
To North York
3.8 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and North York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover and North York.

  1. 1

    Start on East Canal Street

    36 m · 9 sec · East Canal Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1836 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Carlisle Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Church Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Church Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Loucks Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Loucks Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 11th Avenue

    1166 ft · 32 sec · West 11th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North George Street

    1618 ft · 47 sec · North George Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 7th Avenue

    21 m · 3 sec · East 7th Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and North York.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carlisle Road
2.7 mi · 36%
Roosevelt Avenue
1.68 mi · 22%
Loucks Road
1.18 mi · 16%
Church Road
1.09 mi · 14%
South Main Street
0.35 mi · 5%
North George Street
0.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Carlisle Road

Continue on Carlisle Road

2.7 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
6.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weigelstown
00h 06m from Dover
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dover and Sunny near North York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dover to North York?

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weigelstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Dover and 3.8 miles from North York.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dover and Sunny near North York.

Stop Ideas Near Weigelstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Weigelstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weigelstown.

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

25 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

25 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

31 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

31 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and North York. Straight-line distance: 6.42 mi (10.33 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,981
Coordinates40.0017600, -76.8502500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
North York

#2 North York

Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,254
Coordinates39.9781500, -76.7330200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-76.85025, 40.00176)
End: North York (-76.73302, 39.97815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.01 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.21
0.54 gal · 2.02 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.10 $2.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.24 $2.48
Premium $4.95 $1.34 $2.68
Diesel $5.98 $1.61 $3.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and North York. The current time is 14:09:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.