How far is Enola, PA from Dickinson, PA?

The driving distance from Enola, PA to Dickinson, PA is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 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
28.53 mi
00h 32m
Flight
24.43 mi
39.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.43 mi
Kilometers
39.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.53 mi
Kilometers
45.92 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 Dickinson
Sun, May 31, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in Enola
Sun, May 31, 11:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enola
2026-05-31T09:55
Arrive Dickinson
Sun, May 31, 10:28 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 Enola
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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Enola
14.2 mi
00h 16m
To Dickinson
14.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Enola and Dickinson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enola and Dickinson.

  1. 1

    Start on North Enola Drive

    1035 ft · 34 sec · North Enola Drive

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Wertzville Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Wertzville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 81 South: Carlisle

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    23.4 mi · 29 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 233: Newville

    1168 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Centerville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    991 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Enola and Dickinson.

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
23.4 mi · 82%
Wertzville Road
2.8 mi · 10%
Centerville Road
1.47 mi · 5%
I 81 South
0.31 mi · 1%
PA 233
0.22 mi · 1%
North Enola Drive
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

23.4 mi · 00h 29m

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
+4.1 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 16m from Enola
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Enola and Sunny near Dickinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Enola to Dickinson?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Enola and 14.3 miles from Dickinson.

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

The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Enola and Sunny near Dickinson.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enola and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 24.43 mi (39.32 km).

Enola

#1 Enola

Town in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States

Population6,111
Coordinates40.2900900, -76.9338600
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Dickinson

#2 Dickinson

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population5,385
Coordinates40.1134200, -77.3349800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: North Enola Drive (-76.933783, 40.290109)
End: Walnut Bottom Road (-77.335031, 40.113487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.25
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.13 $8.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.64 $9.29
Premium $4.95 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $5.98 $6.04 $12.08

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Enola and Dickinson. The current time is 09:55:28.

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.