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

The driving distance from Pleasant Mount, PA to Olyphant, PA is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.79 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.68 mi
33.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.68 mi
Kilometers
33.28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.79 mi
Kilometers
43.12 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olyphant
Thu, Oct 15, 3:25 PM EDT
Return by in Pleasant Mount
Thu, Oct 15, 4:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Mount
2026-10-15T14:40
Arrive Olyphant
Thu, Oct 15, 3:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Mount
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Waymart
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pleasant Mount
13.4 mi
00h 22m
To Olyphant
13.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph N
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bethany Tpk

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethany Tpk

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Creek Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Creek Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sherwood Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sherwood Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Belmont Tpk South

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Belmont Tpk South

  5. 5

    Continue on Belmont Turnpike

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Belmont Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3186 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Roosevelt Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 107: Jermyn, Mayfield

    2009 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rushbrook Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Rushbrook Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Eynon Jermyn Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Eynon Jermyn Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Gino Merli Drive

    3261 ft · 1 min · Gino Merli Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Gino Merli Drive

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Gino Merli Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Lackawanna Avenue

    1691 ft · 34 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belmont Turnpike
5.28 mi · 20%
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
4.65 mi · 17%
Roosevelt Highway
3.72 mi · 14%
Eynon Jermyn Road
1.96 mi · 7%
Sherwood Drive
1.76 mi · 7%
Main Street
1.66 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Belmont Turnpike

Continue on Belmont Turnpike

5.28 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waymart
00h 22m from Pleasant Mount
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pleasant Mount and Mostly Cloudy near Olyphant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Waymart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Pleasant Mount and 13.4 miles from Olyphant.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pleasant Mount and Mostly Cloudy near Olyphant.

Stop Ideas Near Waymart

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

29 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

54 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Mount and Olyphant. Straight-line distance: 20.68 mi (33.28 km).

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#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.

Population0
Coordinates41.7398100, -75.4343500
Altitude604
CountryUnited States
Olyphant

#2 Olyphant

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,007
Coordinates41.4684100, -75.6029700
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Mount (-75.43435, 41.73981)
End: Olyphant (-75.60297, 41.46841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $4.24
Round trip
$8.48
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $4.24 $8.48
Mid-grade $4.93 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $5.31 $5.04 $10.08
Diesel $6.55 $6.22 $12.44

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Mount and Olyphant. The current time is 14:40:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.