Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moreland, PA
Haneul Trac
Powys, PA
Haneul Trac
Moreland, PA to Powys, PA is 34 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Susquehanna Beltway and PA 442, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a quick connection between two points. With a modest distance and duration, it's ideal for a short excursion or a functional link in a larger journey. You'll spend a little over half an hour on the road, making it easily manageable for any schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Beltway | 14.9 mi | 18m |
| PA 442 | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| US 15 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Lycoming Creek Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Powys Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Moreland Township Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Susquehanna Trail | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| PA 405 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Moreland, PA and Powys, PA.
Start on Moreland Township Road
Continue on Moreland Township Road
Turn straight onto PA 442
Continue on PA 405
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 180
Continue on I 180
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
Take the exit
Turn right onto Beautys Run Road
Turn left onto Lycoming Creek Road
Turn right onto Powys Road
Continue on Powys Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Moreland, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 24 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15 toward US 15 North: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Hepburnville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Beautys Run Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Lycoming Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Powys Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| premium | $5.01 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Moreland on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Powys on Tuesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 drive presents a mixed bag of road types, with 36% of your journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Susquehanna Beltway, including one segment of 14.9 miles, providing a taste of faster travel. The route also incorporates sections of PA 442, likely offering a more local driving experience. Expect a varied pace as you transition between these different road characteristics, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 24 miles in near US 15.
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 34 miles you will encounter 6 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 24 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles (Beautys Run Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
259 ft
Total Descent
281 ft
Highest Point
676 ft
~14.6 mi in
Elevation Range
157 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Moreland, PA to Powys, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hepburnville along the way.
Hepburnville
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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