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Trip from Montoursville, PA to Newberry, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

13m

Distance

8.1 mi

13 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Montoursville, PA

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Downtown Newberry, PA, PA

Newberry, PA

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Trip Overview

Montoursville to Newberry is 8.1 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Susquehanna Beltway/US 15, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick transit that's ideal for those looking to cover a small distance efficiently. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment, perfect for connecting two nearby points without a significant detour.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Susquehanna Beltway 4.5 mi 6m
US 15 0.7 mi <1m
East 3rd Street 0.6 mi <1m
Broad Street 0.5 mi <1m
North Loyalsock Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
West 3rd Street 0.3 mi <1m
Arch Street 0.3 mi <1m
Spruce Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Susquehanna Beltway — 4.5 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montoursville, PA and Newberry, PA.

1

Start on Spruce Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Spruce Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto North Loyalsock Avenue

0.4 mi · 43 sec · North Loyalsock Avenue
3

Turn right onto Broad Street

0.5 mi · 59 sec · Broad Street
4

Continue on East 3rd Street

0.6 mi · 57 sec · East 3rd Street
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
6

Merge onto I 180; US 220

4.5 mi · 6 min · Susquehanna Beltway
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 15

0.7 mi · 55 sec · US 15
Exit 29 Toward US 15 North: Mansfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Third Street
9

Turn left onto West 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · West 3rd Street
10

Turn right onto Arch Street

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Arch Street
11

Arrive at destination

Arch Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Loyalsock Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto North Loyalsock Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Broad Street

Turn right onto Broad Street

Navigation decision point

3
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 180; US 220 / Susquehanna Beltway

Merge onto I 180; US 220 / Susquehanna Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining

8
6.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 15

Keep slight right at fork onto US 15 toward US 15 North: Mansfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 29 Toward US 15 North: Mansfield
4
7.3 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward Third Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Third Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.34 one way

$2.69 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.47 $2.94
premium $4.93 $1.57 $3.14
diesel $5.61 $1.79 $3.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.4 0 $0.85 $0.39
Efficient EV 2 0 $0.71 $0.32
EV Truck/SUV 3.2 0 $1.13 $0.52

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Montoursville, PA

Late night in Montoursville on Tuesday

Local time

4:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newberry, PA

Late night in Newberry on Tuesday

Local time

4:26 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

1 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

13m 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 drive is characterized by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile, with only 8% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mix of local roads and highway stretches, primarily using the Susquehanna Beltway and US 15 before transitioning to East 3rd Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on the Susquehanna Beltway. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in road type and potential for traffic lights as you approach your destination.

Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Susquehanna Beltway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Loyalsock Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Loyalsock Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 180; US 220 / Susquehanna Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Susquehanna Beltway. 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 0.3 miles (North Loyalsock Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 180; US 220 / Susquehanna Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newberry, 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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