Origin
Dover, PA
Late night in Dover on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dover, PA to Seven Valleys, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dover, PA
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Seven Valleys, PA
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Trip Overview
Dover, PA to Seven Valleys, PA is 14.3 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Carlisle Road and Seven Valleys Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania, transitioning between the Northeast regions. Expect a local feel for the entirety of the trip, making it a straightforward journey for those looking for a quick connection between these two points. It's ideal for a simple day trip with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Seven Valleys Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| US 30 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Trinity Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Carlisle Road
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover, PA and Seven Valleys, PA.
1
Start on PA 921
117 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Canal Street
2
Turn left onto PA 74
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on PA 74
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Carlisle Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 30 West
5
Merge onto US 30
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 30
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 30
Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
7
Turn left onto PA 616
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Trinity Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on PA 616
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Continue on PA 616
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Trinity Road
10
Continue on PA 616
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on PA 616
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Seven Valleys Road
12
Turn straight onto PA 214
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto PA 214
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Church Street
14
Arrive at destination
PA 214
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 74 / South Main Street
Turn left onto PA 74 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 West
Navigation decision point
Toward US 30 West
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
PA 616 / Trinity Road
Turn left onto PA 616 / Trinity Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
PA 214 / Church Street
Turn left onto PA 214 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Seven Valleys, PA
Late night in Seven Valleys on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 19% of the journey on highways. You'll mainly navigate Carlisle Road and Seven Valleys Road, experiencing a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 4.6 miles on Carlisle Road. As you progress, the drive will feel more like navigating through local communities rather than a high-speed transit.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Carlisle Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 74 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 74 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on Carlisle Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 74 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Seven Valleys, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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