Origin
Williamsport, PA
Late night in Williamsport on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamsport, 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
20m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamsport, PA
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Powys, PA
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Trip Overview
Williamsport to Powys is 12 miles and takes about 20 minutes via US 15, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to itself. It's a quick hop, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for your schedule. Consider it for a simple transfer or an easy addition to a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 15 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Lycoming Creek Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Susquehanna Beltway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Powys Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Beautys Run Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 15
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsport, PA and Powys, PA.
1
Start on Market Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Market Street
2
Take the ramp
196 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 180 West, US 220 South, US 15 North: Lock Haven, Mansfield
3
Continue on US 15
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 15
Toward I 180 West, US 220 South, US 15 North: Lock Haven, Mansfield
4
Merge onto I 180; US 15; US 220
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
5
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.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 140
Toward Hepburnville
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto Beautys Run Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Beautys Run Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Lycoming Creek Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Lycoming Creek Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Powys Road
110 ft
·
7 sec
·
Powys Road
10
Continue on Powys Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Powys Road
11
Arrive at destination
Powys Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 180 West, US 220 South, US 15 North: Lock Haven, Mansfield
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 180 West, US 220 South, US 15 North: L...
8
2 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
6.9 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Beautys Run Road
Turn right onto Beautys Run Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Lycoming Creek Road
Turn left onto Lycoming Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
15 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
20m 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 features a mixed profile, with 42% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a good portion of the 12 miles on US 15, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.1 miles. The route begins with some time on Lycoming Creek Road before merging onto the Susquehanna Beltway and US 15. Expect a blend of quicker highway driving and more local road conditions as you make your way. The road generally transitions from more residential or town-adjacent areas to faster-paced travel.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on US 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 12 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Williamsport, PA to Powys, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Hepburnville along the way.
Hepburnville
6.9 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in Williamsport, PA
Full guide →Williamsport is a city in the Pennsylvania Wilds of Pennsylvania.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on US 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Powys, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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