Origin
Wellsboro, PA
Afternoon in Wellsboro on Thursday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wellsboro, PA to Potter Brook, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellsboro, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Wellsboro, PA to Potter Brook, PA covers 29.4 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on PA 249, PA 49, Route 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on PA 249. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 29.4 miles, with most of the trip on PA 249 and PA 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.3 miles on PA 249.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 249 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 249 and PA 49. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 660 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wellsboro, PA to Potter Brook, PA is easy. At 49m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 660 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (PA 249): Navigation decision point; at 22.8 miles (PA 49): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 660 / Main Street
Continue onto PA 660 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
PA 249
Turn left onto PA 249
Navigation decision point
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
PA 49
At end of road, turn left onto PA 49
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 249 | 15.3 mi | 24m |
| PA 49 | 6.6 mi | 12m |
| Route 287 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Tioga Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 249
— 15.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsboro, PA and Potter Brook, PA.
1
Start on PA 660
277 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on PA 660
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 6; PA 287
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tioga Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 6; PA 287
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5
Turn right onto PA 287
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 287
6
Turn left onto PA 249
15 mi
·
24 min
·
PA 249
7
At end of road, turn left onto PA 49
6.6 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 49
8
Arrive at destination
PA 49
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.87 one way
$9.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
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
Potter Brook, PA
Afternoon in Potter Brook on Thursday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
4 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
49m 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 Wellsboro, PA to Potter Brook, PA covers 29.4 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 249, PA 49, Route 287. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Wellsboro, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.87 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 Wellsboro, PA to Potter Brook, PA is easy. At 49m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 660 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (PA 249): Navigation decision point; at 22.8 miles (PA 49): Navigation decision point.
The route from Wellsboro, PA to Potter Brook, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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