Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
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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Gurnee, PA
Josef Traxler
Mansfield, PA to Gurnee, PA is 31.5 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Route 6, 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 spend a good portion of your time on the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, also known as Route 6. Given the short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a quick day trip or a convenient way to connect two points without a significant time commitment. It’s a manageable drive that won’t eat up your entire day.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 6 | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Pinecreek Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Shin Hollow Road T328 | 2.9 mi | 11m |
| Route 660 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Gurnee Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| East Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, PA and Gurnee, PA.
Start on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6; PA 660
Turn left onto PA 660
Continue on PA 660
Continue on PA 660
Continue on PA 362
Turn left onto US 6
Turn right onto Shin Hollow Road T328
Continue on T1-11
Turn slight left onto Gurnee Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Mansfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto US 6 / East Wellsboro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto PA 660 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Shin Hollow Road T328
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
| premium | $5.24 | $6.50 | $13.01 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Mansfield on Wednesday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Gurnee on Wednesday
Local time
8:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Clear
55°F
Dexter, PA
16 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This route features a mixed drive profile, with about 40% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on Route 6, also designated as the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and Pinecreek Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 10.9 miles on Route 6. Expect a varied driving experience as you transition between these roads, which likely means a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road conditions as you navigate through towns and rural areas. The character of the drive shifts as you move between these different road types.
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 early in the drive near US 6 / East Wellsboro Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 21.2 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Navigation decision point.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,910 ft
Total Descent
915 ft
Highest Point
2,146 ft
~31.5 mi in
Elevation Range
995 ft
Founded 1804
Mansfield is a borough in Tioga County in the state of Pennsylvania.
Founded 1928
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
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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