Hughesville, PA to Powys, PA is 28.3 miles and takes about 40m via Susquehanna Beltway/US 220/US 15, 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 drive. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, making it an easy segment to slot into a larger itinerary or complete as a standalone journey. With its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for those seeking efficiency without sacrificing convenience.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Susquehanna Beltway
12.9 mi
16m
US 220
5.1 mi
6m
US 15
4.9 mi
6m
Lycoming Creek Road
3.6 mi
5m
Powys Road
1 mi
3m
Beautys Run Road
0.4 mi
<1m
North Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
East Water Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Susquehanna Beltway
— 12.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hughesville, PA and Powys, PA.
1
Start on PA 118
103 ft·6 sec·East Water Street
2
Turn right onto PA 405
0.3 mi·58 sec·North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 220
4.8 mi·5 min·US 220
4
Take the exit onto US 220
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 220
5
Merge onto I 180; US 220
13 mi·16 min·Susquehanna Beltway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
4.9 mi·6 min·US 15
Exit 29Toward US 15 North: MansfieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 140Toward HepburnvilleUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto Beautys Run Road
0.4 mi·44 sec·Beautys Run Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Lycoming Creek Road
3.6 mi·5 min·Lycoming Creek Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Powys Road
110 ft·7 sec·Powys Road
11
Continue on Powys Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Powys Road
12
Arrive at destination
Powys Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|PA 405 / North Main Street
Turn right onto PA 405 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
18.4 mi into trip|~23m in|US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15 toward US 15 North: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward US 15 North: Mansfield
7
23.2 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward Hepburnville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 140
Toward Hepburnville
6
23.4 mi into trip|~30m in|Beautys Run Road
Turn right onto Beautys Run Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
23.8 mi into trip|~31m in|Lycoming Creek Road
Turn left onto Lycoming Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.73 one way
$9.46 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg10 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$5.20
$10.41
premium
$5.01
$5.58
$11.17
diesel
$5.60
$6.24
$12.48
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, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 70% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
8.5
0
$2.97
$1.36
Efficient EV
7.1
0
$2.48
$1.13
EV Truck/SUV
11.3
0
$3.96
$1.81
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 Aug 17, 2026
Origin
Hughesville, PA
Late night
in Hughesville on Sunday
Local time
12:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
E 0 to 3 mph87% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 11:38PM EDT until August 17 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 11:21PM EDT until August 17 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Powys, PA
Late night
in Powys on Sunday
Local time
12:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
S 2 mph50% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 11:38PM EDT until August 17 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 11:21PM EDT until August 17 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
40m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with about 35% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of the Susquehanna Beltway, including one continuous segment of 12.9 miles. The route transitions between these faster-paced highway sections and potentially more local roads as you approach your destination. Expect a drive that balances efficiency with the occasional shift in road character, keeping things interesting without being overly demanding.
35% 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: 12.9 mi on Susquehanna Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 405 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 405 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
681 ft530 ft
Total Climb
387 ft
Total Descent
341 ft
Highest Point
681 ft
~8.1 mi in
Elevation Range
151 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hughesville, PA to Powys, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hepburnville along the way.
Hepburnville
23.2 mi in|~30m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Susquehanna Beltway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Powys, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (PA 405 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Powys, PA before heading back.
