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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.39 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.01 mi
25.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.01 mi
Kilometers
25.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.39 mi
Kilometers
29.59 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Petersburg
Fri, Apr 17, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Dover
Fri, Apr 17, 5:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-17T04:25
Arrive Petersburg
Fri, Apr 17, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dover
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Valley View
PA

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dover
9.2 mi
00h 16m
To Petersburg
9.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

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.

  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

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Carlisle Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Carlisle Avenue

    2208 ft · 54 sec · Carlisle Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Linden Avenue

    149 m · 10 sec · Linden Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Richland Avenue

    1595 ft · 43 sec · North Richland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Princess Street

    2555 ft · 1 min · West Princess Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Grantley Street

    558 ft · 23 sec · Grantley Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West College Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West College Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East Prospect Street

    2829 ft · 50 sec · East Prospect Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Mount Rose Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mount Rose Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Prospect Road

    1846 ft · 43 sec · East Prospect Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cape Horn Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Horn Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Windsor Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Windsor Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Penn Street

    2246 ft · 47 sec · North Penn Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Windsor Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Delta Road

    563 ft · 12 sec · Delta Road

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carlisle Road
5.53 mi · 30%
Windsor Road
5.48 mi · 30%
Mount Rose Avenue
2.22 mi · 12%
West College Avenue
1.24 mi · 7%
Cape Horn Road
0.73 mi · 4%
East Prospect Street
0.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley View
00h 16m from Dover
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley View, 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 Valley View.

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

23 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

24 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

27 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

35 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 16.01 mi (25.77 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,981
Coordinates40.0017600, -76.8502500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Petersburg

#2 Petersburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population460
Coordinates39.9009300, -76.5780200
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-76.85025, 40.00176)
End: Petersburg (-76.57802, 39.90093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $2.66
Round trip
$5.31
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Petersburg. The current time is 04:25:05.

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.