How far is York, PA from Lewistown, PA?
The driving distance from York, PA to Lewistown, PA is about 82 miles (131.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Lewistown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Lewistown.
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Start on North George Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · North George Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 83: Harrisburg
874 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Capitol, 2nd Street
1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Paxton Street
1631 ft · 46 sec · Paxton Street
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Turn left onto South Cameron Street
55 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Cameron Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 Business West: Lewistown
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Water Street
1783 ft · 58 sec · West Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dorcas Street
150 m · 15 sec · South Dorcas Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
36 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Lewistown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Cameron Street
Turn left onto South Cameron Street
55 mi · 01h 10m
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 Sunny leaving York and Mostly Sunny near Lewistown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Lewistown?
The road trip is about 82 miles (131.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Duncannon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from York and 41 miles from Lewistown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around York and Mostly Sunny near Lewistown.
Stop Ideas Near Duncannon
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 Duncannon.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Lewistown. Straight-line distance: 62.55 mi (100.66 km).
#1 York
County seat of York County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 28,768 |
| Coordinates | 39.9626000, -76.7277400 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewistown
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 8,085 |
| Coordinates | 40.5992400, -77.5713800 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewistown (-77.57138, 40.59924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $14.23 | $28.47 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $18.93 | $37.86 |
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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