Origin
Montoursville, PA
Late night in Montoursville on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montoursville, PA to Powys, 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
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
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.
Montoursville, PA
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Powys, PA
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Trip Overview
Montoursville to Powys is 16.6 miles and takes about 28 minutes via US 15, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating through towns than a long-haul highway journey. With a total drive time under 30 minutes and very minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or an easy addition to another local adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 15 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Susquehanna Beltway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Lycoming Creek Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Powys Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Broad Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Loyalsock Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Beautys Run Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 15
— 4.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montoursville, PA and Powys, 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
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 15
Exit 29
Toward US 15 North: Mansfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 140
Toward Hepburnville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto Beautys Run Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Beautys Run Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto Lycoming Creek Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Lycoming Creek Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Powys Road
110 ft
·
7 sec
·
Powys Road
12
Continue on Powys Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Powys Road
13
Arrive at destination
Powys Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 12.1 — 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
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
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Hepburnville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 140
Toward Hepburnville
6
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Beautys Run Road
Turn right onto Beautys Run Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Lycoming Creek Road
Turn left onto Lycoming Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 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 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
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
Powys, PA
Late night in Powys on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
22 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 29% of the route on highways. You'll spend most of your time on roads like US 15 and Lycoming Creek Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 4.9 miles along US 15. The drive likely involves navigating through various local areas, requiring attention to changing speed limits and frequent directional adjustments.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on US 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Loyalsock Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Loyalsock Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Montoursville, PA to Powys, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hepburnville along the way.
Hepburnville
11.5 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.6 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.9 miles on US 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Powys, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 6.6 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Powys, 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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