Origin
Mansfield, PA
Morning in Mansfield on Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mansfield, 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
28m
Distance
17.9 mi
29 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mansfield, PA
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Dexter, PA
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Trip Overview
Mansfield, PA to Dexter, PA is 17.9 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Route 6, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward, highway-focused experience. It's ideal for a quick transfer or a short excursion, requiring minimal planning due to its short distance and duration. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, making for an uncomplicated trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 6 | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Route 660 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| East Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Wellsboro Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Route 6
— 10.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, PA and Dexter, PA.
1
Start on US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Wellsboro Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on US 6
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Route 6
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 6; PA 660
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto PA 660
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on PA 660
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue
6
Continue on PA 660
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 660
7
Continue on PA 660
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 660
8
At end of road, turn left onto PA 660
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Route 660
9
Arrive at destination
PA 660
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.9 — 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
|
US 6 / East Wellsboro Street
Depart onto US 6 / East Wellsboro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
PA 660 / Main Street
Turn left onto PA 660 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
PA 660 / Route 660
At end of road, turn left onto PA 660 / Route 660
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.97 one way
$5.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
8:51 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
28m 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 is heavily focused on highway driving, with 82% of it taking place on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a consistent driving feel for most of the 17.9 miles, including a continuous stretch of 10.9 miles on Route 6. While predominantly highway, expect some brief transitions as you navigate between major arteries like Route 660 and local roads such as East Avenue. The profile suggests a smooth, relatively fast drive without significant technical challenges.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Route 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Route 6 and Route 660. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6 / East Wellsboro Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mansfield, PA to Dexter, PA is easy. At 28m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6 / East Wellsboro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (PA 660 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (PA 660 / Route 660): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Mansfield, PA
Full guide →Mansfield is a borough in Tioga County in the state of Pennsylvania.
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 28m. Total distance: 17.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Route 6. 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: near the start (US 6 / East Wellsboro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (PA 660 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (PA 660 / Route 660): 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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