How far is Lewistown, PA from York, PA?
The driving distance from Lewistown, PA to York, PA is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewistown and York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewistown and York.
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Start on Chestnut Street
36 m · 12 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto South Dorcas Street
150 m · 12 sec · South Dorcas Street
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Turn right onto East Water Street
1783 ft · 58 sec · East Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Lewistown Narrows
55.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Lewistown Narrows
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Turn left onto Paxton Street
1094 ft · 30 sec · Paxton Street
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Turn right onto South 13th Street
82 m · 4 sec · South 13th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 South: York
1118 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore
19.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 Business, PA 181
953 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 Business, PA 181
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North George Street
2 mi · 5 min · North George Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North George Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewistown and York.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lewistown Narrows
Merge slight left onto Lewistown Narrows
55.1 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lewistown and Partly Sunny near York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewistown to York?
The road trip is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Duncannon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Lewistown and 41 miles from York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewistown and Partly Sunny near York.
Stop Ideas Near Duncannon
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 Duncannon.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewistown and York. Straight-line distance: 62.55 mi (100.66 km).
#1 Lewistown
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 8,085 |
| Coordinates | 40.5992400, -77.5713800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
#2 York
County seat of York County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 28,768 |
| Coordinates | 39.9626000, -76.7277400 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: York (-76.72774, 39.9626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $4.46 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $14.23 | $28.47 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $18.93 | $37.86 |
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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