Origin
Althom, PA
Afternoon in Althom on Saturday
Local time
12:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Althom, PA to Sheffield, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Althom, PA
Haneul Trac
Sheffield, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Althom, PA to Sheffield, PA covers 25.3 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Warren Bypass, Althom Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Grand Army of the Republic Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 25.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 25.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,415 ft
1,144 ft
Total Climb
462 ft
Total Descent
267 ft
Highest Point
1,415 ft
~18.1 mi in
Elevation Range
271 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 5.4 miles in near Althom Road.
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 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (Althom Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 62 / Route 62): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (US 62 / Route 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Althom Road
At end of road, turn right onto Althom Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 62 / Route 62
Turn left onto US 62 / Route 62
Navigation decision point
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 62 / Route 62
Take the exit onto US 62 / Route 62
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 6; US 62 / Warren Bypass
Merge onto US 6; US 62 / Warren Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward PA 666 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 666 West
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Warren Bypass | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Althom Road | 3.7 mi | 14m |
| Dunns Eddy Road | 2.7 mi | 10m |
| Crescent Park | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| National Forge Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Althom, PA and Sheffield, PA.
1
Start on Althom Road
2.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Althom Road
2
Continue on Dunns Eddy Road
2.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Dunns Eddy Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Althom Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Althom Road
4
Turn right onto National Forge Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
National Forge Road
5
Continue on Old Route 6
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Old Route 6
6
Turn left onto US 62
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Route 62
7
Take the exit onto US 62
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Route 62
8
Merge onto US 6; US 62
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Warren Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Crescent Park
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
14
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
15
Take the exit
68 ft
·
1 sec
Toward PA 666 West
16
Arrive at destination
Toward PA 666 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Sheffield, PA
Afternoon in Sheffield on Saturday
Local time
12:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
13 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
57m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Althom, PA to Sheffield, PA covers 25.3 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Warren Bypass, Althom Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Althom, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (Althom Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 62 / Route 62): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (US 62 / Route 62): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Althom, PA to Sheffield, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,144 ft to 1,415 ft elevation with about 462 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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