Antrim, PA to Gurnee, PA is 28.4 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Route 287, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience, offering a blend of highway speeds and more local road conditions. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a full day's commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Route 287
7.2 mi
12m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.2 mi
8m
Pinecreek Road
5.3 mi
9m
Shin Hollow Road T328
2.9 mi
11m
Route 660
1.7 mi
2m
Sand Run Road
1.5 mi
3m
Central Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Gurnee Road
1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Route 287
— 7.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Antrim, PA and Gurnee, PA.
1
Start on Sand Run Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Sand Run Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto PA 287
7.2 mi·12 min·Route 287
3
Continue on PA 287
1.2 mi·2 min·Central Avenue
4
Turn left onto PA 660
0.3 mi·41 sec·Main Street
5
Continue on PA 660
0.9 mi·1 min·West Avenue
6
Continue on PA 660
1.7 mi·2 min·Route 660
7
Continue on PA 362
5.3 mi·9 min·Pinecreek Road
8
Turn left onto US 6
6.2 mi·8 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9
Turn right onto Shin Hollow Road T328
2.9 mi·11 min·Shin Hollow Road T328
10
Continue on T1-11
0.2 mi·41 sec·T1-11
11
Turn slight left onto Gurnee Road
1.0 mi·3 min·Gurnee Road
12
Arrive at destination
Gurnee Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 3
3 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|PA 287 / Route 287
At end of road, turn right onto PA 287 / Route 287
Navigation decision point
3
18.1 mi into trip|~32m in|US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Navigation decision point
3
24.3 mi into trip|~41m in|Shin Hollow Road T328
Turn right onto Shin Hollow Road T328
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.53 one way
$9.06 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg10 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$5.01
$10.02
premium
$4.81
$5.38
$10.75
diesel
$4.80
$5.36
$10.72
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 70% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
8.5
0
$2.98
$1.36
Efficient EV
7.1
0
$2.49
$1.14
EV Truck/SUV
11.4
0
$3.98
$1.82
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.
Forecast as of Jul 9, 2026
Origin
Antrim, PA
Late night
in Antrim on Monday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 2 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued July 9 at 4:00AM EDT until July 9 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 9 at 2:10AM EDT until July 10 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Gurnee, PA
Late night
in Gurnee on Monday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 3 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued July 9 at 4:00AM EDT until July 9 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 9 at 2:10AM EDT until July 10 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
56m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 28.4-mile route offers a mixed drive profile, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 7.2-mile stretch on Route 287, likely offering the fastest and most continuous segment. As you transition, expect the character of the drive to change, incorporating sections of the Grand Army of the Republic Highway and Pinecreek Road. This means you'll likely encounter varying speed limits and road conditions, moving from more open highway driving to potentially more winding or locally-influenced stretches.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Route 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 1.5 miles in near PA 287 / Route 287.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Antrim, PA to Gurnee, PA is easy. At 56m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (PA 287 / Route 287): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (Shin Hollow Road T328): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,146 ft1,126 ft
Total Climb
1,835 ft
Total Descent
1,341 ft
Highest Point
2,146 ft
~28.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,019 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe 1905
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
19min in
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
Wellsboro, PA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 09...
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Route 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (PA 287 / Route 287): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (Shin Hollow Road T328): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gurnee, PA before heading back.
