How far is Pleasant Mount, PA from Jessup, PA?
The driving distance from Pleasant Mount, PA to Jessup, PA is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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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
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Mount and Jessup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Mount and Jessup.
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Start on Bethany Tpk
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethany Tpk
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Turn right onto Creek Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Sherwood Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sherwood Drive
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Turn left onto Belmont Tpk South
1.6 mi · 3 min · Belmont Tpk South
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Continue on Belmont Turnpike
5.3 mi · 9 min · Belmont Turnpike
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Continue on Belmont Street
3186 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 247: Jessup
2594 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp right onto Moosic Lake Road
2053 ft · 1 min · Moosic Lake Road
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Turn left onto Grassy Island Avenue
963 ft · 25 sec · Grassy Island Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Street
23 m · 3 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Mount and Jessup.
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.
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
9.81 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pleasant Mount and Sunny near Jessup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Mount to Jessup?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Waymart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Pleasant Mount and 13.1 miles from Jessup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pleasant Mount and Sunny near Jessup.
Stop Ideas Near Waymart
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Mount and Jessup. Straight-line distance: 19.86 mi (31.96 km).
#1 Pleasant Mount
Situated in the northern section of Wayne County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at a significant elevation of 1,982 feet within the Glaciated Low Plateau section of the Appalachian Plateau.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7398100, -75.4343500 |
| Altitude | 604 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jessup
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,372 |
| Coordinates | 41.4686900, -75.5621300 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jessup (-75.56213, 41.46869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.46 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
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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