Origin
Dexter, PA
Night in Dexter on Wednesday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dexter, PA to South Union, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dexter, PA
Haneul Trac
South Union, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Dexter, PA to South Union, PA covers 35.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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, Ogdensburg Road, Williamson Road 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 $5.95 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
18 miles from Dexter, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Dexter, PA to South Union, PA covers 35.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m, 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 19 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 2 miles in near PA 660 / Route 660.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 4m 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 2 miles (PA 660 / Route 660): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 6; PA 660 / East Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles (Williamson Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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PA 660 / Route 660
At end of road, turn right onto PA 660 / Route 660
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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US 6; PA 660 / East Avenue
Turn right onto US 6; PA 660 / East Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
17.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Williamson Road
Turn right onto Williamson Road
Navigation decision point
4
25.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Ogdensburg Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Ogdensburg Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
33.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
South Union Road
Turn left onto South Union Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Elk Run Road | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Ogdensburg Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Williamson Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Route 6 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Route 660 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| PA 414 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Union Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
North Elk Run Road
— 6.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dexter, PA and South Union, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 6; PA 660
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 6; PA 660
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 6
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn slight right onto PA 660
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
North Elk Run Road
9
Turn right onto Williamson Road
5.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Williamson Road
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on Gulick Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gulick Street
12
Continue on Morris Run Road
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Morris Run Road
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Ogdensburg Road
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Ogdensburg Road
14
Continue on Bloss Mt Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bloss Mt Road
15
Turn right onto PA 414
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 414
16
Turn left onto South Union Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Union Road
17
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
18
Continue on South Union Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Union Road
19
Arrive at destination
South Union Road
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 18 miles from Dexter, PA, or about 27m 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 35.9 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Union, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Dexter, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dexter, PA
This is one driving day of about 35.9 miles and 1h 4m.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 18 mi from Dexter, PA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Dexter, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Union, PA
The final approach into South Union, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.95 one way
$11.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
South Union, PA
Night in South Union on Wednesday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
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
1h 4m 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 South Union, PA covers 35.9 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Elk Run Road, Ogdensburg Road, Williamson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 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 $5.95 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 1h 4m 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 2 miles (PA 660 / Route 660): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (US 6; PA 660 / East Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles (Williamson Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dexter, PA to South Union, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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