How far is Gurnee, PA from South Union, PA?

The driving distance from Gurnee, PA to South Union, PA is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.64 mi
01h 16m
Flight
31.47 mi
50.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.47 mi
Kilometers
50.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.64 mi
Kilometers
75.06 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Union
Wed, Apr 15, 9:10 PM EDT
Return by in Gurnee
Wed, Apr 15, 10:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gurnee
2026-04-15T19:53
Arrive South Union
Wed, Apr 15, 9:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gurnee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wellsboro
PA

Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

From Gurnee
24.7 mi
00h 38m
To South Union
21.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gurnee and South Union.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gurnee and South Union.

  1. 1

    Start on Gurnee Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Gurnee Road

  2. 2

    Continue on T1-11

    920 ft · 40 sec · T1-11

  3. 3

    Continue on Shin Hollow Road

    2.9 mi · 11 min · Shin Hollow Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pinecreek Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinecreek Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pine Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Creek Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Pinecreek Road

    2354 ft · 47 sec · Pinecreek Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Route 660

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  9. 9

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2719 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 6

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Route 6

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North Elk Run Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · North Elk Run Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Williamson Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Williamson Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Gulick Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gulick Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Morris Run Road

    1849 ft · 37 sec · Morris Run Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Ogdensburg Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Ogdensburg Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Bloss Mt Road

    1547 ft · 31 sec · Bloss Mt Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Union Road

    2615 ft · 2 min · South Union Road

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3115 ft · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on South Union Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · South Union Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Union Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gurnee and South Union.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.19 mi · 13%
North Elk Run Road
6.09 mi · 13%
Ogdensburg Road
5.72 mi · 12%
Williamson Road
5.62 mi · 12%
Route 6
5.3 mi · 11%
Pinecreek Road
3.61 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

6.19 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellsboro
00h 38m from Gurnee
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gurnee and Chance Rain Showers near South Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gurnee to South Union?

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wellsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Gurnee and 21.9 miles from South Union.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gurnee and Chance Rain Showers near South Union.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gurnee and South Union. Straight-line distance: 31.47 mi (50.65 km).

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#1 Gurnee

Gurnee is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8031300, -77.5213700
Altitude656
CountryUnited States
South Union

#2 South Union

Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Population10,106
Coordinates41.5681300, -76.9988600
Altitude552
CountryUnited States
Start: Gurnee Road (-77.521665, 41.803141)
End: South Union Road (-76.999142, 41.568125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $6.74
Round trip
$13.48
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.74 $13.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.59 $15.18
Premium $4.95 $8.17 $16.35
Diesel $5.98 $9.87 $19.73

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 Gurnee and South Union. The current time is 19:53:30.

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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.