How far is Hanover, PA from Petersburg, PA?

The driving distance from Hanover, PA to Petersburg, PA is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.71 mi
00h 57m
Flight
22.57 mi
36.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.57 mi
Kilometers
36.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.71 mi
Kilometers
47.82 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Petersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 6:51 AM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Wed, Apr 15, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-04-15T05:53
Arrive Petersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 6:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West York
PA

Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Hanover
14.9 mi
00h 28m
To Petersburg
14.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    65 m · 6 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto York Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · York Street

  3. 3

    Continue on York Road

    6.2 mi · 12 min · York Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    38 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hanover Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Market Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Market Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Richland Avenue

    1090 ft · 31 sec · South Richland Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Princess Street

    2555 ft · 1 min · West Princess Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Grantley Street

    558 ft · 23 sec · Grantley Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West College Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West College Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East Prospect Street

    2829 ft · 50 sec · East Prospect Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Mount Rose Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mount Rose Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East Prospect Road

    1846 ft · 43 sec · East Prospect Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cape Horn Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Horn Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Windsor Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Windsor Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Penn Street

    2246 ft · 47 sec · North Penn Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Windsor Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road

  21. 21

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

    563 ft · 12 sec · Delta Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delta Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
York Road
6.19 mi · 21%
Windsor Road
5.48 mi · 18%
West Market Street
4.44 mi · 15%
Hanover Road
2.56 mi · 9%
York Street
2.38 mi · 8%
Mount Rose Avenue
2.22 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

York Road

Continue on York Road

6.19 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West York
00h 28m from Hanover
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hanover and Partly Cloudy near Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Petersburg?

The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Hanover and 14.9 miles from Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hanover and Partly Cloudy near Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near West York

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

25 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

27 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 22.57 mi (36.33 km).

Hanover

#1 Hanover

Town in Pennsylvania, United States

Population15,783
Coordinates39.8006600, -76.9830400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Petersburg

#2 Petersburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population460
Coordinates39.9009300, -76.5780200
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover (-76.98304, 39.80066)
End: Petersburg (-76.57802, 39.90093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $4.29
Round trip
$8.58
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.29 $8.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.83 $9.66
Premium $4.95 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $5.98 $6.28 $12.56

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 Hanover and Petersburg. The current time is 05:53:38.

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.