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Trip from Mansfield, PA to Gurnee, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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

Save up to 14 min
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.

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borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mansfield, PA

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Downtown Gurnee, PA, PA

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.

Downtown Dexter, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dexter, PA

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

Westfield, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dexter, PA

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 4

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.

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

$5.02 one way

$10.05 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $5.56 $11.12
premium $4.81 $5.96 $11.93
diesel $4.80 $5.95 $11.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 10, 2026

Origin

Mansfield, PA

Morning in Mansfield on Monday

Local time

9:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 5 mph 88% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 10 at 11:04AM EDT until July 10 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 10 at 1:50AM EDT until July 10 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Gurnee, PA

Morning in Gurnee on Monday

Local time

9:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 5 mph 65% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 10 at 11:04AM EDT until July 10 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 10 at 1:50AM EDT until July 10 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

79°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

5 degrees cooler 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

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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,146 ft 1,151 ft

Total Climb

1,910 ft

Total Descent

915 ft

Highest Point

2,146 ft

~31.5 mi in

Elevation Range

995 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Mansfield, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1804

Mansfield is a borough in Tioga County in the state of Pennsylvania.

Arriving in Gurnee, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1928

Top landmarks

  • • Goliath (Six Flags Great America) — wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois
  • • The Flash: Vertical Velocity — amusement ride in Six Flags Great America
  • • Shockwave — roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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