Origin
Mount Wolf, PA
Afternoon in Mount Wolf on Sunday
Local time
1:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Wolf, PA to West Manheim, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Wolf, PA
patrice schoefolt
West Manheim, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Mount Wolf to West Manheim, you can expect a straightforward 31.5-mile journey that typically takes about 56 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in one go without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via York Road, US 30, and North George Street Extended to reach your destination. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should be plenty for this drive, making it a very economical trip within Pennsylvania. Because both your starting point and destination are located in the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| York Road | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| US 30 | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| North George Street Extended | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Baltimore Pike | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Grandview Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Hanover Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Loucks Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
York Road
— 6.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Wolf, PA and West Manheim, PA.
1
Start on North 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North 4th Street
2
Turn right onto Maple Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Maple Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto PA 181; PA 921
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on PA 181
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
North George Street Extended
5
Turn right onto US 30
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Arsenal Road
6
Continue on US 30
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Loucks Road
7
Continue on US 30
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 30
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 30
Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto PA 116
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Hanover Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on PA 116
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
11
Enter roundabout onto PA 116
304 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on PA 116
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on PA 116
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
York Road
14
Continue on PA 116
5.8 mi
·
11 min
·
York Road
15
Continue on PA 116
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
York Street
16
Turn left onto Grandview Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Grandview Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto PA 94
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Baltimore Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on PA 94
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Baltimore Pike
19
Turn left onto Tracey Road
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
Tracey Road
20
Arrive at destination
Tracey Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Mount Wolf, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maple Street
Turn right onto Maple Street
Navigation decision point
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Gettysburg
5
13 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
PA 116 / Hanover Road
Turn left onto PA 116 / Hanover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
24.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Grandview Road
Turn left onto Grandview Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
27 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
PA 94 / Baltimore Street
Turn left onto PA 94 / Baltimore Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
West Manheim, PA
Afternoon in West Manheim on Sunday
Local time
1:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Spring Grove, PA
16 mi in
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
24 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
56m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While you will spend about 16% of your time on highways, the majority of your experience will involve navigating local roads that require your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 6.2 miles along York Road, so be prepared for frequent adjustments behind the wheel. The road's personality is defined by these technical, winding segments that offer a more hands-on driving experience than a standard highway route. You won't find yourself zoning out on long, straightaways, as the route keeps you engaged with its varied local layout.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on York Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Maple Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (PA 116 / Hanover Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on York Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at West Manheim, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.1 miles (Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (PA 116 / Hanover Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail. 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 West Manheim, 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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