How far is West Manheim, PA from Petersburg, PA?

The driving distance from West Manheim, PA to Petersburg, PA is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.47 mi
00h 56m
Flight
21.84 mi
35.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.84 mi
Kilometers
35.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.47 mi
Kilometers
45.81 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Petersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 1:00 PM EDT
Return by in West Manheim
Wed, Apr 15, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Manheim
2026-04-15T12:03
Arrive Petersburg
Wed, Apr 15, 1:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Manheim
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
Glen Rock
PA

City in York County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From West Manheim
14.2 mi
00h 28m
To Petersburg
14.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Manheim and Petersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Manheim and Petersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Tracey Road

    12 m · 7 sec · Tracey Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    885 ft · 11 sec · Baltimore Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Hanover Pike

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Hanover Pike

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Lineboro Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Lineboro Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2740 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lineboro Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Lineboro Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Steltz Road

    586 ft · 18 sec · Steltz Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sticks Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Sticks Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Manchester Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Manchester Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Church Street

    108 m · 12 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Church Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Susquehanna Trail South

    102 m · 8 sec · Susquehanna Trail South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Seaks Run Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Seaks Run Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Swamp Road

    12 m · 1 sec · Swamp Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Seaks Run Road

    2711 ft · 1 min · Seaks Run Road

  17. 17

    Continue on List Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · List Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Winterstown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Winterstown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Springvale Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Springvale Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Smith Road

    2777 ft · 2 min · Smith Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Delta Road

    68 m · 5 sec · Delta Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delta Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Manheim and Petersburg.

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lineboro Road
6.24 mi · 22%
Seaks Run Road
4.42 mi · 16%
Sticks Road
3.92 mi · 14%
Hanover Pike
3.29 mi · 12%
Church Street
2.82 mi · 10%
Winterstown Road
2.61 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Sticks Road

Turn right onto Sticks Road

3.92 mi · 00h 07m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Rock
00h 28m from West Manheim
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Manheim and Partly Cloudy near Petersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Manheim to Petersburg?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Glen Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from West Manheim and 14.2 miles from Petersburg.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Manheim and Partly Cloudy near Petersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Rock

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

40 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

41 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

44 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

46 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Manheim and Petersburg. Straight-line distance: 21.84 mi (35.15 km).

West Manheim

#1 West Manheim

Township in York County, Pennsylvania

Population9,063
Coordinates39.7226000, -76.9177600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Petersburg

#2 Petersburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population460
Coordinates39.9009300, -76.5780200
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: West Manheim (-76.91776, 39.7226)
End: Petersburg (-76.57802, 39.90093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.17
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.09 $8.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.95 $4.95 $9.91
Diesel $5.98 $5.98 $11.96

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Manheim and Petersburg. The current time is 12:03:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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