How far is Dexter, PA from Wellsboro, PA?

The driving distance from Dexter, PA to Wellsboro, PA is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.09 mi
00h 08m
Flight
4.69 mi
7.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.69 mi
Kilometers
7.54 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.09 mi
Kilometers
8.19 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 8:06 PM EDT
Return by in Dexter
Wed, Apr 15, 8:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dexter
2026-04-15T19:58
Arrive Wellsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 8:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dexter
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kennedy
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Dexter
2.5 mi
00h 04m
To Wellsboro
2.5 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dexter and Wellsboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dexter and Wellsboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Route 660

    29 m · 4 sec · Route 660

  2. 2

    Continue on Route 660

    2 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 660

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  4. 4

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2304 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    14 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dexter and Wellsboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
137.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 660
3.75 mi · 74%
West Avenue
0.9 mi · 18%
Main Street
0.44 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Route 660

Continue on Route 660

1.99 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
4.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kennedy
00h 04m from Dexter
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dexter and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wellsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dexter to Wellsboro?

The road trip is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Kennedy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Dexter and 2.5 miles from Wellsboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 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 Wellsboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dexter and Wellsboro. Straight-line distance: 4.69 mi (7.54 km).

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#1 Dexter

Dexter is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7197900, -77.3827600
Altitude568
CountryUnited States
Wellsboro

#2 Wellsboro

Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Population3,205
Coordinates41.7486800, -77.3005300
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 660 (-77.382692, 41.719808)
End: Main Street (-77.30054, 41.748688)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.68 L · about $0.74
Round trip
$1.47
0.36 gal · 1.36 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.74 $1.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.83 $1.66
Premium $4.95 $0.89 $1.78
Diesel $5.98 $1.08 $2.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dexter and Wellsboro. The current time is 19:58:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.