How far is Petersburg, PA from Hanover, PA?
The driving distance from Petersburg, PA to Hanover, PA is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Petersburg and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Petersburg and Hanover.
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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
1.2 mi · 3 min · East College Avenue
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Turn right onto Grantley Street
558 ft · 20 sec · Grantley Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Princess Street
2555 ft · 1 min · West Princess Street
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Turn right onto South Richland Avenue
1090 ft · 31 sec · South Richland Avenue
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Turn left onto West Market Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto Hanover Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Main Street
93 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on York Road
1843 ft · 44 sec · York Road
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Continue on York Road
5.8 mi · 11 min · York Road
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Continue on York Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · York Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
65 m · 4 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Petersburg and Hanover.
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.
York Road
Continue on York Road
5.84 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Petersburg and Partly Cloudy near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Petersburg to Hanover?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
West York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Petersburg and 12.6 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Petersburg and Partly Cloudy near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near West York
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 West York.
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Mount Joy
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 22.57 mi (36.33 km).
#1 Petersburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 460 |
| Coordinates | 39.9009300, -76.5780200 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hanover
Town in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 15,783 |
| Coordinates | 39.8006600, -76.9830400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-76.983015, 39.800636)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
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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