Origin
Powys, PA
Afternoon in Powys on Wednesday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Powys, PA to Jersey Shore, PA
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
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6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Powys, PA
Haneul Trac
Jersey Shore, PA
Maydonshoots
Trip Overview
The drive from Powys, PA to Jersey Shore, PA covers 22.7 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Susquehanna Beltway, I 99, Lycoming Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on Susquehanna Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.76 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
11.4 miles from Powys, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 22.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Susquehanna Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Lycoming Creek Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Lycoming Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (Beautys Run Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Lycoming Creek Road
Turn left onto Lycoming Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
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~9m in
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Beautys Run Road
Turn right onto Beautys Run Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.9 mi into trip
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~10m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.3 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the exit toward US 220 South: Lock Haven
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 220 South: Lock Haven
4
20.8 mi into trip
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~32m in
Take the exit toward PA 44 South: Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 44 South: Main Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Beltway | 11 mi | 15m |
| I 99 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Lycoming Creek Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Powys Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Allegheny Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Beautys Run Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mount Pleasant Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Susquehanna Beltway
— 11 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powys, PA and Jersey Shore, PA.
1
Start on Powys Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Powys Road
2
Continue on Powys Road
110 ft
·
10 sec
·
Powys Road
3
Turn left onto Lycoming Creek Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lycoming Creek Road
4
Turn right onto Beautys Run Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Beautys Run Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 99; US 15
4.0 mi
·
5 min
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I 99; US 15
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 220 South: Lock Haven
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 220
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward PA 44 South: Main Street
10
Continue on PA 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Turn right onto Allegheny Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
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Allegheny Street
12
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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Mount Pleasant Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Mount Pleasant Avenue
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 11.4 miles from Powys, PA, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11 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 22.7 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.4 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jersey Shore, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Powys, 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 Powys, PA
This is one driving day of about 22.7 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Powys, 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 Susquehanna Beltway for about 11 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.4 mi from Powys, PA · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 22.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.4 miles from Powys, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jersey Shore, PA
The final approach into Jersey Shore, 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 Jersey Shore, 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
$3.76 one way
$7.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
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: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
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
Jersey Shore, PA
Afternoon in Jersey Shore on Wednesday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
9 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
36m 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 Powys, PA to Jersey Shore, PA covers 22.7 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Susquehanna Beltway, I 99, Lycoming Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Powys, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.76 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Lycoming Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (Beautys Run Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Powys, PA to Jersey Shore, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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