How far is Dover, PA from Petersburg, PA?
The driving distance from Dover, PA to Petersburg, PA is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Petersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Petersburg.
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Start on East Canal Street
36 m · 9 sec · East Canal Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1836 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Carlisle Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Carlisle Road
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Continue on Carlisle Avenue
2208 ft · 54 sec · Carlisle Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Avenue
149 m · 10 sec · Linden Avenue
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Continue on North Richland Avenue
1595 ft · 43 sec · North Richland Avenue
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Turn left onto West Princess Street
2555 ft · 1 min · West Princess Street
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Turn right onto Grantley Street
558 ft · 23 sec · Grantley Street
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Turn left onto West College Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · West College Avenue
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Continue on East Prospect Street
2829 ft · 50 sec · East Prospect Street
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Turn slight right onto Mount Rose Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Mount Rose Avenue
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Continue on East Prospect Road
1846 ft · 43 sec · East Prospect Road
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Turn right onto Cape Horn Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Horn Road
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Turn left onto Windsor Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Windsor Road
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Continue on North Penn Street
2246 ft · 47 sec · North Penn Street
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Continue on Windsor Road
1 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Delta Road
563 ft · 12 sec · Delta Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Delta Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover and Petersburg.
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.
Carlisle Road
Continue on Carlisle Road
5.53 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Dover and Chance Rain Showers near Petersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Petersburg?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Valley View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Dover and 9.2 miles from Petersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dover and Chance Rain Showers near Petersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Valley View
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 Valley View.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 16.01 mi (25.77 km).
#1 Dover
Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,981 |
| Coordinates | 40.0017600, -76.8502500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Petersburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 460 |
| Coordinates | 39.9009300, -76.5780200 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Petersburg (-76.57802, 39.90093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $4.09 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
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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