Origin
Elkland, PA
Morning in Elkland on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elkland, PA to Dexter, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
27.5 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elkland, PA
Haneul Trac
Dexter, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Elkland, PA to Dexter, PA is 27.5 miles and takes about 45m via Cummings Creek Road and Route 287, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey between two points. It's a practical drive that requires minimal planning, making it ideal for a quick transition or a short leg of a larger adventure. You'll find the route is mostly on local roads with some highway driving mixed in, making for a varied but manageable trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cummings Creek Road | 9.1 mi | 15m |
| Route 287 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Route 49 | 4 mi | 6m |
| Route 660 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| PA 249 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Tioga Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Cummings Creek Road
— 9.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkland, PA and Dexter, PA.
1
Start on PA 49
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn straight onto PA 49
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 49
3
Turn right onto Cummings Creek Road
9.1 mi
·
15 min
·
Cummings Creek Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 249
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 249
5
Turn right onto PA 287
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Route 287
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the left / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 6; PA 287
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tioga Street
8
Continue on US 6; PA 287
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 660
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue
10
Continue on PA 660
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 660
11
Continue on PA 660
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 660
12
At end of road, turn left onto PA 660
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Route 660
13
Arrive at destination
PA 660
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Cummings Creek Road
Turn right onto Cummings Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
PA 249
At end of road, turn left onto PA 249
Navigation decision point
3
15 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
PA 287 / Route 287
Turn right onto PA 287 / Route 287
Navigation decision point
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
PA 660 / Route 660
At end of road, turn left onto PA 660 / Route 660
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.56 one way
$9.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
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
Dexter, PA
Morning in Dexter on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
28 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
45m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 51% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.1 miles on Cummings Creek Road. You'll begin by navigating local roads before transitioning to Route 287 and Route 49, which provide a more consistent pace. Expect a blend of open road and more winding sections as you make your way to Dexter, keeping the driving engaging without being overly demanding.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Cummings Creek Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 4.4 miles in near Cummings Creek Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (Cummings Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (PA 249): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (PA 287 / Route 287): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Cummings Creek Road. 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 4.4 miles (Cummings Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (PA 249): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (PA 287 / Route 287): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dexter, 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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