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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
— 7.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheffield, PA and Althom, PA.
1
Start on this road
197 ft·7 sec·this road
Toward PA 666 West
2
Merge onto PA 666
0.1 mi·24 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Center Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·Center Street
4
Turn right onto Leather Street
444 ft·20 sec·Leather Street
5
Turn right onto PA 666
0.2 mi·33 sec·South Main Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
1.2 mi·2 min·West Main Street
7
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
9
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
11
Continue on US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 6
5.8 mi·8 min·Warren Bypass
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit onto US 62
0.5 mi·1 min·Route 62
Toward US 62 South: Tidioute, Tionesta
14
Turn right onto Old Route 6
0.2 mi·42 sec·Old Route 6
15
Continue on National Forge Road
0.5 mi·1 min·National Forge Road
16
Turn left onto Althom Road
1.1 mi·4 min·Althom Road
17
Turn left onto Dunns Eddy Road
2.7 mi·10 min·Dunns Eddy Road
18
Continue on Althom Road
2.6 mi·10 min·Althom Road
19
Arrive at destination
Althom Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
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.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|PA 666 / South Main Street
Merge onto PA 666 / South Main Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Center Street
Turn left onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Leather Street
Turn right onto Leather Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|PA 666 / South Main Street
Turn right onto PA 666 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.3 mi into trip|~31m in|US 62 / Route 62
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
Toward US 62 South: Tidioute, Tionesta
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.29 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg9 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$4.59
$9.18
premium
$4.81
$4.92
$9.84
diesel
$4.80
$4.91
$9.82
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026
Origin
Sheffield, PA
Morning
in Sheffield on Monday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Althom, PA
Morning
in Althom on Monday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
59m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on Grand Army of the Republic Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort4/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,448 ft1,144 ft
Total Climb
263 ft
Total Descent
458 ft
Highest Point
1,448 ft
~7.4 mi in
Elevation Range
304 ft
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 Sheffield, PA to Althom, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Tionesta along the way.
Tionesta
18.3 mi in|~31m|via US 62
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on Grand Army of the Republic Highway. 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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Althom, PA before heading back.
