How far is Parkesburg, PA from Buck Valley, PA?
The driving distance from Parkesburg, PA to Buck Valley, PA is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkesburg and Buck Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkesburg and Buck Valley.
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Start on West 1st Avenue
1799 ft · 1 min · West 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto South Church Street
3243 ft · 1 min · South Church Street
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Continue on Octorara Trail
1.4 mi · 3 min · Octorara Trail
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Highway
2395 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Newport Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Old Philadelphia Pike
7.2 mi · 12 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West
885 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg
28.9 mi · 34 min
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Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
765 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
124 m · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
2614 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
67.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 522: McConnellsburg, Mount Union
2425 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Great Cove Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Great Cove Road
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street
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Continue on Great Cove Road
20.9 mi · 31 min · Great Cove Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buck Valley Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Buck Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buck Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parkesburg and Buck Valley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
67.2 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Parkesburg and Sunny near Buck Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkesburg to Buck Valley?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Parkesburg and 79.3 miles from Buck Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.34 one way or $48.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Parkesburg and Sunny near Buck Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
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 Carlisle.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkesburg and Buck Valley. Straight-line distance: 126.06 mi (202.87 km).
#1 Parkesburg
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 4,057 |
| Coordinates | 39.9587200, -75.9193900 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buck Valley
Buck Valley is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7664800, -78.2830700 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buck Valley (-78.28307, 39.76648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $4.35 | $24.34 | $48.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $26.69 | $53.38 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $29.19 | $58.38 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $36.64 | $73.28 |
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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