How far is Mount Pleasant, PA from Whitehall, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, PA to Whitehall, PA is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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
7.77 mi
00h 11m
Flight
5.53 mi
8.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.53 mi
Kilometers
8.9 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.77 mi
Kilometers
12.5 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitehall
Wed, Apr 15, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Wed, Apr 15, 10:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-15T10:30
Arrive Whitehall
Wed, Apr 15, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
McSherrystown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Mount Pleasant
3.7 mi
00h 05m
To Whitehall
4.1 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Whitehall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Whitehall.

  1. 1

    Start on Hanover Pike

    18 m · 6 sec · Hanover Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South 3rd Street

    1550 ft · 55 sec · South 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2599 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hanover Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Honda Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Honda Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Locust Lane

    2960 ft · 2 min · Locust Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto White Hall Road

    71 m · 6 sec · White Hall Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Hall Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and Whitehall.

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hanover Road
3.11 mi · 40%
Mount Pleasant Road
1.62 mi · 21%
Honda Road
1.18 mi · 15%
Locust Lane
0.56 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.49 mi · 6%
South 3rd Street
0.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hanover Road

Continue on Hanover Road

3.11 mi · 00h 05m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McSherrystown
00h 05m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Pleasant and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pleasant to Whitehall?

The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

McSherrystown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Mount Pleasant and 4.1 miles from Whitehall.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mount Pleasant and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall.

Stop Ideas Near McSherrystown

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

49 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

51 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

52 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

54 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Whitehall. Straight-line distance: 5.53 mi (8.9 km).

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#1 Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7795400, -77.0063700
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Whitehall

#2 Whitehall

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population27,919
Coordinates39.7909300, -77.1094300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Hanover Pike (-77.006341, 39.779519)
End: White Hall Road (-77.109682, 39.790828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.04 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.21
0.54 gal · 2.08 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.10 $2.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.24 $2.48
Premium $4.95 $1.34 $2.68
Diesel $5.98 $1.61 $3.23

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 Mount Pleasant and Whitehall. The current time is 10:30:18.

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.