Origin
Moreland, PA
Late night in Moreland on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moreland, 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
51m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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
Trip Overview
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.
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Susquehanna Beltway
— 14.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moreland, PA and Powys, PA.
1
Start on Moreland Township Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Moreland Township Road
2
Continue on Moreland Township Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Moreland Township Road
3
Turn straight onto PA 442
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
PA 442
4
Continue on PA 405
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
PA 405
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge onto I 180
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
·
Susquehanna Trail
7
Continue on I 180
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
8
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.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 140
Toward Hepburnville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto Beautys Run Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Beautys Run Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Lycoming Creek Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Lycoming Creek Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Powys Road
110 ft
·
7 sec
·
Powys Road
13
Continue on Powys Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Powys Road
14
Arrive at destination
Powys Road
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 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.
8
24 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
28.8 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
29.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Beautys Run Road
Turn right onto Beautys Run Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
29.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Lycoming Creek Road
Turn left onto Lycoming Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
33 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Powys Road
Turn right onto Powys Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.64 one way
$11.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.59 | $13.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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 | $2.97 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Powys, PA
Late night in Powys on Sunday
Local time
3:35 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
16 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
51m 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 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.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Susquehanna Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 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.
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 Moreland, PA to Powys, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hepburnville along the way.
Hepburnville
28.8 mi in
|
~41m
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 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 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.
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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