How far is Enola, PA from Carlisle, PA?
The driving distance from Enola, PA to Carlisle, PA is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Enola and Carlisle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enola and Carlisle.
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Start on North Enola Drive
1035 ft · 34 sec · North Enola Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Wertzville Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Wertzville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 81 South: Carlisle
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 641: High Street
801 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 641: High St
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto West Trindle Road
3274 ft · 1 min · West Trindle Road
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Continue on East High Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Enola and Carlisle.
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.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
11.8 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Enola and Partly Sunny near Carlisle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Enola to Carlisle?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Enola and 8.5 miles from Carlisle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Enola and Partly Sunny near Carlisle.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
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 Middlesex.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Enola and Carlisle. Straight-line distance: 14.78 mi (23.78 km).
#1 Enola
Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 6,111 |
| Coordinates | 40.2900900, -76.9338600 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carlisle
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 19,213 |
| Coordinates | 40.2014800, -77.1888700 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: East High Street (-77.188874, 40.201452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
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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