Origin
Powys, PA
Late night in Powys on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Powys, PA to Chippewa, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Powys, PA
Haneul Trac
Chippewa, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.4-mile drive from Powys, PA to Chippewa, PA takes about 37 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Primarily using I-99, Lycoming Creek Road, and Lycoming Mall Drive, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 71% of it on higher-speed roads. Your estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $4. Since it's a quick trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, and the flexibility means you can depart whenever suits you best. This drive stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a convenient local transit option.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 99 | 17.7 mi | 23m |
| Lycoming Creek Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Lycoming Mall Drive | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Powys Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Beautys Run Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Beacon Light Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 220 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chippewa Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 99
— 17.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powys, PA and Chippewa, PA.
1
Start on Powys Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Powys Road
2
Continue on Powys Road
110 ft
·
10 sec
·
Powys Road
3
Turn left onto Lycoming Creek Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Lycoming Creek Road
4
Turn right onto Beautys Run Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Beautys Run Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 99; US 15
18 mi
·
23 min
·
I 99; US 15
7
Take the exit onto US 220
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 220
Toward US 220 north: Halls, Pennsdale
8
Turn left onto US 220
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lycoming Mall Drive
9
Turn right onto Beacon Light Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Beacon Light Road
10
Turn straight onto Chippewa Road
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Chippewa Road
11
Arrive at destination
Chippewa Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 23 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Lycoming Creek Road
Turn left onto Lycoming Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Beautys Run Road
Turn right onto Beautys Run Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
5.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 99; US 15
Merge onto I 99; US 15
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
23 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 220
Take the exit onto US 220 toward US 220 north: Halls, Pennsdale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 220 north: Halls, Pennsdale
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Chippewa, PA
Late night in Chippewa on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
2 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
37m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 25.4-mile journey, with 71% of the drive utilizing interstates and faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.7 miles on I-99, allowing for consistent forward momentum. While the initial and final segments might involve local roads like Lycoming Creek Road and Lycoming Mall Drive, the core of the drive prioritizes efficiency over winding scenic byways. This route offers a practical, straightforward driving profile for those prioritizing reaching their destination promptly.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on I 99.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 99 and Lycoming Creek Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Lycoming Creek Road.
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 37m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Lycoming Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (Beautys Run Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: 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 Powys, PA to Chippewa, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Pennsdale along the way.
Pennsdale
23 mi in
|
~34m
|
via US 220
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on I 99. 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 1 miles (Lycoming Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (Beautys Run Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chippewa, 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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