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Trip from Elkland, PA to Dexter, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

45m

Distance

27.5 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
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.

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Downtown Elkland, PA, PA

Elkland, PA

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Downtown Dexter, PA, PA

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 5

5 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

$4.38 one way

$8.77 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $4.85 $9.71
premium $4.81 $5.21 $10.41
diesel $4.80 $5.19 $10.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 8.3 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.

Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Elkland, PA

Morning in Elkland on Tuesday

Local time

7:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Chance Rain Showers

NW 5 to 8 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:02PM EDT until July 19 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:01PM EDT until July 19 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Destination

Dexter, PA

Morning in Dexter on Tuesday

Local time

7:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Patchy Fog

NW 6 to 9 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:02PM EDT until July 19 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:01PM EDT until July 19 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh 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

1 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

45m 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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,925 ft 1,127 ft

Total Climb

1,508 ft

Total Descent

777 ft

Highest Point

1,925 ft

~9.8 mi in

Elevation Range

798 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Elkland, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1806

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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