How far is York, PA from Mount Wolf, PA?

The driving distance from York, PA to Mount Wolf, PA is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.97 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.06 mi
11.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.06 mi
Kilometers
11.36 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.97 mi
Kilometers
12.83 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Wolf
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 PM EDT
Return by in York
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-19T13:40
Arrive Mount Wolf
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in York
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Emigsville
PA

Census designated place

From York
4 mi
00h 07m
To Mount Wolf
4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between York and Mount Wolf.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between York and Mount Wolf.

  1. 1

    Start on North George Street

    6.3 mi · 12 min · North George Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    3154 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    671 ft · 27 sec · South 4th Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between York and Mount Wolf.

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North George Street
6.27 mi · 79%
Maple Street
0.98 mi · 12%
South Main Street
0.6 mi · 7%
South 4th Street
0.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North George Street

Start on North George Street

6.27 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
7.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emigsville
00h 07m from York
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving York and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Mount Wolf.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from York to Mount Wolf?

The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Emigsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from York and 4 miles from Mount Wolf.

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

The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around York and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Mount Wolf.

Stop Ideas Near Emigsville

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

30 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Mount Wolf. Straight-line distance: 7.06 mi (11.36 km).

York

#1 York

County seat of York County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population28,768
Coordinates39.9626000, -76.7277400
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Mount Wolf

#2 Mount Wolf

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,380
Coordinates40.0631500, -76.7038600
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: York (-76.72774, 39.9626)
End: Mount Wolf (-76.70386, 40.06315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.06 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.29
0.56 gal · 2.12 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.14 $2.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.29 $2.58
Premium $4.95 $1.39 $2.77
Diesel $5.98 $1.67 $3.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Mount Wolf. The current time is 13:40:30.

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.