Origin
Dimock, PA
Late night in Dimock on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dimock, PA to Great Bend, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dimock, PA
Haneul Trac
Great Bend, PA
Nico Becker
Trip Overview
This short 23.8-mile drive from Dimock to Great Bend, PA, will take you about 38 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-81 and State Route 29, with a portion on Grow Avenue, this route is mostly highway driving. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical trip. Given its brief duration and lack of designated stops, this journey is perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll remain within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania for the entire duration of this quick connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grow Avenue | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| I 81 | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| State Route 29 | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| US 11 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cherry Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| State Route 492 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grow Avenue
— 8.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dimock, PA and Great Bend, PA.
1
Start on this road
54 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto State Route 2024
91 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Route 2024
3
Turn right onto PA 29
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 29
4
Turn right onto Cherry Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Street
5
Turn right onto PA 29; PA 167; PA 706
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Church Street
6
Continue on PA 29; PA 167; PA 706
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Grow Avenue
7
Turn left onto US 11
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 11
8
Turn right onto PA 492
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jackson Street
9
Continue on PA 492
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 492
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
11
Merge onto I 81
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
I 81
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna
13
Turn left onto PA 171
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Route 171
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto US 11
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Williams Street
76 ft
·
3 sec
·
Williams Street
16
Arrive at destination
Williams Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Route 2024
Turn right onto State Route 2024
Navigation decision point
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
PA 29; PA 167; PA 706 / Church Street
Turn right onto PA 29; PA 167; PA 706 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
PA 171 / State Route 171
Turn left onto PA 171 / State Route 171
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
23.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 11
Turn right onto US 11
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.95 one way
$7.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
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
Great Bend, PA
Late night in Great Bend on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
23 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
38m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for this trip, with 61% of the drive on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles on Grow Avenue, offering a consistent pace. As you transition between Grow Avenue, I-81, and State Route 29, the road character will shift from local access to interstate speeds and back to state highway cruising. This blend means you'll get a taste of different driving environments without significant downtime.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Grow Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grow Avenue and I 81. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near State Route 2024.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (State Route 2024): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (PA 29; PA 167; PA 706 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Grow Avenue. 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: near the start (State Route 2024): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (PA 29; PA 167; PA 706 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Great Bend, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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