Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
26 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheffield, PA
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Althom, PA
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Sheffield to Althom is 26 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Grand Army of the Republic Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a route with frequent turns and a local feel, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick local journey without committing to an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Warren Bypass | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Althom Road | 3.7 mi | 14m |
| Dunns Eddy Road | 2.7 mi | 10m |
| Crescent Park | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Route 62 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sheffield, PA and Althom, PA.
Start on this road
Merge onto PA 666
Turn left onto Center Street
Turn right onto Leather Street
Turn right onto PA 666
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Continue on US 6
Take the exit onto US 62
Turn right onto Old Route 6
Continue on National Forge Road
Turn left onto Althom Road
Turn left onto Dunns Eddy Road
Continue on Althom Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto PA 666 / South Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Leather Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto PA 666 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 62 / Route 62 toward US 62 South: Tidioute, Tionesta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Sheffield on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Althom on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
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 is characterized as 'turn-heavy' and local, meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than settling into long, straight stretches. With a highway share of 3, most of your journey will be on local roads or bypasses, not high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles along the Grand Army of the Republic Highway. The Warren Bypass and Althom Road will also feature prominently, contributing to the route's less predictable, more engaging feel behind the wheel.
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 early in the drive near PA 666 / South Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 666 / South Main Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.1 miles (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Leather Street): Navigation decision point.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sheffield, PA to Althom, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Tionesta along the way.
Tionesta
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 26 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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