Origin
Lenox, PA
Late night in Lenox on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lenox, 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
23m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lenox, PA
Haneul Trac
Great Bend, PA
Nico Becker
Trip Overview
This quick 19.7-mile journey from Lenox, PA to Great Bend, PA takes just about 23 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 98% of the drive on interstates and major roads, making it a straightforward and efficient path. You'll navigate primarily on I-81, US-11, and State Route 92. With an estimated fuel cost of around $3, this is a very budget-friendly excursion. Both your origin and destination are within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, so you'll remain in familiar territory throughout this short, practical drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 18.7 mi | 21m |
| US 11 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Route 92 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Route 171 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Williams Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 18.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenox, PA and Great Bend, PA.
1
Start on PA 92
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Route 92
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
3
Merge onto I 81
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 81
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward PA 171: Great Bend, Susquehanna
5
Turn left onto PA 171
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
State Route 171
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto US 11
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Williams Street
76 ft
·
3 sec
·
Williams Street
8
Arrive at destination
Williams Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
19 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
19.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
PA 171 / State Route 171
Turn left onto PA 171 / State Route 171
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 11
Turn right onto US 11
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
19.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Williams Street
Turn right onto Williams Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
12:19 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
7 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
23m 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 heavily highway-oriented experience on this route, as it's 98% on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.7 miles on I-81, offering a consistent, fast-paced journey. This profile means you'll likely be in the fast lane for the majority of your travel time. The drive is designed for efficiency rather than scenic detours, focusing on covering distance quickly between Lenox and Great Bend. It's a driving experience characterized by smooth pavement and straightforward navigation.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and US 11. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
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 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles (PA 171 / State Route 171): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on I 81. 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 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles (PA 171 / State Route 171): Lane positioning matters here.
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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