Mammoth Cave to York, Pennsylvania: Road Trip Guide & Distance

541.1 miles 870.8 km · straight line
649.3 miles estimated 1045 km · driving distance
13h 4min estimated drive time
$62 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Cave from York, Pennsylvania?

The distance from Mammoth Cave to York, Pennsylvania is 541.1 miles (870.8 km) as the crow flies. York, Pennsylvania is located ENE of Mammoth Cave. By car, the driving distance is approximately 649.3 miles, taking about 13h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Cave in Kentucky and York, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mammoth Cave and York, Pennsylvania. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Mammoth Cave to York, Pennsylvania

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 4min $62 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 41min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 59min $78–$227* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Cave & York, Pennsylvania

Quick Facts

Mammoth Cave
37.19°N, 86.10°W
America/New_York
210m elevation
York, Pennsylvania
39.96°N, 76.73°W
America/New_York
118m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients