Origin
Dexter, PA
Afternoon in Dexter on Monday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dexter, PA to Elkland, PA
Drive Time
45m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Dexter, PA to Elkland, PA covers 27.5 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cummings Creek Road, Route 287, Route 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.1 miles on Cummings Creek Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.55 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.7 miles from Dexter, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Dexter, PA to Elkland, PA covers 27.5 miles and takes about 45m, 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 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cummings Creek Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near PA 660 / Route 660.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Dexter, PA to Elkland, PA is easy. At 45m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (PA 660 / Route 660): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (PA 249): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (Cummings Creek Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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PA 660 / Route 660
At end of road, turn right onto PA 660 / Route 660
Navigation decision point
3
12.5 mi into trip
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~21m in
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PA 249
Turn left onto PA 249
Navigation decision point
3
14 mi into trip
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~23m in
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Cummings Creek Road
Turn right onto Cummings Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
23.1 mi into trip
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~39m in
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PA 49 / Route 49
At end of road, turn left onto PA 49 / Route 49
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cummings Creek Road | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| Route 287 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Route 49 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Route 660 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| PA 249 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Tioga Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cummings Creek Road
— 9.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dexter, PA and Elkland, PA.
1
Start on PA 660
95 ft
·
4 sec
·
Route 660
2
Continue on PA 660
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 660
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 660
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 660
4
Continue on PA 660
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue
5
Continue on PA 660
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on US 6; PA 287
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tioga Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 6; PA 287
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8
Turn right onto PA 287
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 287
9
Turn left onto PA 249
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 249
10
Turn right onto Cummings Creek Road
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
Cummings Creek Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto PA 49
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 49
12
Continue on PA 49
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
PA 49
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 13.7 miles from Dexter, PA, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.1 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 27.5 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.7 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elkland, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dexter, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dexter, PA
This is one driving day of about 27.5 miles and 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dexter, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Cummings Creek Road for about 9.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.7 mi from Dexter, PA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 27.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.7 miles from Dexter, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elkland, PA
The final approach into Elkland, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Elkland, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.10 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Elkland, PA
Afternoon in Elkland on Monday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
45m 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 Dexter, PA to Elkland, PA covers 27.5 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cummings Creek Road, Route 287, Route 49. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Dexter, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.55 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.
The drive from Dexter, PA to Elkland, PA is easy. At 45m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (PA 660 / Route 660): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (PA 249): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (Cummings Creek Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dexter, PA to Elkland, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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