Origin
York, PA
Late night in York on Sunday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from York, PA to New Freedom, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
York, PA
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New Freedom, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from York to New Freedom, you are looking at a straightforward 17.5-mile journey that typically takes about 28 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the short duration makes an overnight stay unnecessary. You will primarily navigate via I-83 BUS, North George Street, and Constitution Avenue to reach your destination within the same Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, making this an economical choice for a local commute or visit. Because the drive is so efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to reach New Freedom without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 83 BUS | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| North George Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Constitution Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Forrest Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Factory Alley | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 83 BUS
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York, PA and New Freedom, PA.
1
Start on I 83 BUS
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North George Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Keep slight right at fork onto I 83 BUS
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 83 BUS
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward PA 851: Shrewsbury
4
Keep slight right at fork
235 ft
·
7 sec
Toward PA 851: Shrewsbury
5
Turn straight onto PA 851
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Forrest Avenue
6
Turn left onto PA 851 Truck
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
7
Turn right onto PA 851 Truck
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Constitution Avenue
8
Turn right onto PA 851 Truck
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Turn left onto Factory Alley
147 ft
·
10 sec
·
Factory Alley
10
Arrive at destination
Factory Alley
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 83 BUS / North George Street
Depart onto I 83 BUS / North George Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 83 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto I 83 BUS toward I 83 South: Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 83 South: Baltimore
4
13.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward PA 851: Shrewsbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 851: Shrewsbury
6
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 851: Shrewsbury
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PA 851: Shrewsbury
4
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
PA 851 Truck / South Main Street
Turn left onto PA 851 Truck / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
New Freedom, PA
Late night in New Freedom on Sunday
Local time
5:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 drive is a highway-focused experience, with approximately 61% of your time spent on higher-speed roads. You will settle into a consistent rhythm during the longest stretch of the trip, which covers 10.6 miles on I-83 BUS. While the route transitions through different road types, the character remains functional and direct rather than winding or technical. Expect a steady pace behind the wheel as you move from the urban environment of York toward the more southern reach of New Freedom. It is a no-nonsense drive that prioritizes efficiency, ensuring you spend less time in the car and more time at your destination.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on I 83 BUS.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 83 BUS and North George Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 83 BUS / North George 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 17.5 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: near the start (I 83 BUS / North George Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 83 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in York, PA
Full guide →York is a city in the Susquehanna Valley region of southern Pennsylvania. It is billed as the "factory tour capital of the world" for its numerous factory tours. It was a major city in U.S. revolutionary history as well, hosting the Continental Congress for a time. It is often viewed by locals as the first capital of the United States but it is unsure if this is actually true because it was never officially named the capital and it was only viewed as the capital because the Articles of Confederation were adopted in the York County Courthouse.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on I 83 BUS. 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 New Freedom, 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: near the start (I 83 BUS / North George Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 83 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 New Freedom, 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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