Origin
Hughesville, PA
Late night in Hughesville on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hughesville, PA to Powys, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hughesville, PA
Jack Pace
Powys, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
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 29
Toward US 15 North: Mansfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 140
Toward Hepburnville
Use 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 95 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
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.14 | $10.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $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.
Destination
Powys, PA
Late night in Powys on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
22 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
40m 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 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 Effort
6/10
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
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.
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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