How far is Petersburg, PA from Dover, PA?
The driving distance from Petersburg, PA to Dover, PA is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petersburg and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg and Dover.
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Start on Delta Road
563 ft · 13 sec · Delta Road
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Turn right onto Windsor Road
1 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road
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Continue on North Penn Street
2246 ft · 45 sec · North Penn Street
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Continue on Windsor Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Windsor Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cape Horn Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cape Horn Road
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Turn left onto East Prospect Road
1846 ft · 39 sec · East Prospect Road
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Continue on Mount Rose Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Mount Rose Avenue
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Continue on East Prospect Street
2829 ft · 50 sec · East Prospect Street
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Turn slight left onto East College Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East College Avenue
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Turn right onto South Penn Street
2184 ft · 1 min · South Penn Street
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Turn slight left onto Roosevelt Avenue
2937 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
2874 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Carlisle Avenue
1344 ft · 25 sec · Carlisle Avenue
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Continue on Carlisle Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Carlisle Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1836 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Canal Street
36 m · 2 sec · East Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Petersburg and Dover.
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.
Carlisle Road
Continue on Carlisle Road
5.53 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Petersburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Petersburg to Dover?
The road trip is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Valley View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Petersburg and 10.9 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Petersburg and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Valley View
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 Valley View.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and Dover. Straight-line distance: 16.01 mi (25.77 km).
#1 Petersburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 460 |
| Coordinates | 39.9009300, -76.5780200 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,981 |
| Coordinates | 40.0017600, -76.8502500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Canal Street (-76.850071, 40.001611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.52 | $7.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
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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