Origin
Mansfield, PA
Morning in Mansfield on Sunday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mansfield, PA to Gurnee, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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
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Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Route 6
— 10.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, PA and Gurnee, 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 362
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Pinecreek Road
8
Turn left onto US 6
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9
Turn right onto Shin Hollow Road T328
2.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Shin Hollow Road T328
10
Continue on T1-11
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
T1-11
11
Turn slight left onto Gurnee Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Gurnee Road
12
Arrive at destination
Gurnee Road
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 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.
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.
3
21.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Navigation decision point
3
27.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Shin Hollow Road T328
Turn right onto Shin Hollow Road T328
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gurnee, PA
Morning in Gurnee on Sunday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Dexter, PA
16 mi in
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
26 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
58m 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 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.
40% 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: 10.9 mi on Route 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 21.2 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gurnee, 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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