Origin
Blossburg, PA
Late night in Blossburg on Thursday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blossburg, PA to Dexter, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blossburg, PA
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Dexter, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blossburg, PA to Dexter, PA covers 23.5 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Elk Run Road, North Williamson Road, Route 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.1 miles on North Elk Run Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
11.8 miles from Blossburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Blossburg, PA to Dexter, PA covers 23.5 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Elk Run Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Williamson Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (PA 660 / North Elk Run Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Williamson Road
Turn right onto North Williamson Road
Navigation decision point
4
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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PA 660 / North Elk Run Road
Turn left onto PA 660 / North Elk Run Road
Navigation decision point
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
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PA 660 / Main Street
Turn left onto PA 660 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
PA 660 / Route 660
At end of road, turn left onto PA 660 / Route 660
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Elk Run Road | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| North Williamson Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Route 6 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Route 660 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| East Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Hannibal Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Elk Run Road
— 6.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blossburg, PA and Dexter, PA.
1
Start on Hannibal Street
351 ft
·
20 sec
·
Hannibal Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto North Williamson Road
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
North Williamson Road
4
Turn left onto PA 660
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
North Elk Run Road
5
Turn slight left onto US 6; PA 660
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 6
6
Continue on US 6; PA 660
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto PA 660
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on PA 660
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue
9
Continue on PA 660
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 660
10
Continue on PA 660
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 660
11
At end of road, turn left onto PA 660
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Route 660
12
Arrive at destination
PA 660
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.8 miles from Blossburg, PA, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23.5 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.8 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dexter, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Blossburg, PA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blossburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 23.5 miles and 38m.
At 23.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on North Elk Run Road for about 6.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.8 mi from Blossburg, PA · 19m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.8 miles from Blossburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dexter, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dexter, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.90 one way
$7.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Dexter, PA
Late night in Dexter on Thursday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
20 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
38m 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 Blossburg, PA to Dexter, PA covers 23.5 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Elk Run Road, North Williamson Road, Route 6. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Blossburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.90 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 38m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Williamson Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (PA 660 / North Elk Run Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Blossburg, PA to Dexter, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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