How far is Dexter, PA from Elkland, PA?
The driving distance from Dexter, PA to Elkland, PA is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dexter and Elkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dexter and Elkland.
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Start on Route 660
29 m · 4 sec · Route 660
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Continue on Route 660
2 mi · 3 min · Route 660
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 660
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660
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Continue on West Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Tioga Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Tioga Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Route 287
4.7 mi · 7 min · Route 287
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Cummings Creek Road
9.1 mi · 15 min · Cummings Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 49
4 mi · 6 min · Route 49
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Continue on East Main Street
1897 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dexter and Elkland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Cummings Creek Road
Turn right onto Cummings Creek Road
9.08 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dexter and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dexter to Elkland?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wellsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Dexter and 13.7 miles from Elkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dexter and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dexter and Elkland. Straight-line distance: 18.77 mi (30.21 km).
#1 Dexter
Dexter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7197900, -77.3827600 |
| Altitude | 568 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkland
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 41.9861800, -77.3108100 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-77.310918, 41.986526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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