How far is Mount Pleasant, PA from Gettysburg, PA?
The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, PA to Gettysburg, PA is about 13.7 miles (22 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Gettysburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Gettysburg.
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Start on Hanover Pike
18 m · 6 sec · Hanover Pike
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Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Continue on South 3rd Street
1550 ft · 55 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2599 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on East Hanover Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Hanover Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on Hanover Street
2446 ft · 45 sec · Hanover Street
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Continue on York Street
1169 ft · 44 sec · York Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Lincoln Square
15 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Gettysburg.
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.
Hanover Road
Continue on Hanover Road
5.32 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Pleasant and Chance Rain Showers near Gettysburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Gettysburg?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Whitehall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Mount Pleasant and 6.8 miles from Gettysburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mount Pleasant and Chance Rain Showers near Gettysburg.
Stop Ideas Near Whitehall
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 Whitehall.
Frederick Airport, MD
Frederick, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Gettysburg. Straight-line distance: 12.45 mi (20.03 km).
#1 Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7795400, -77.0063700 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gettysburg
Borough and the county seat of Adams County in the U.
| Population | 7,708 |
| Coordinates | 39.8309300, -77.2311000 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln Square (-77.230988, 39.831038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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