How far is South Union, PA from Gurnee, PA?
The driving distance from South Union, PA to Gurnee, PA is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Union and Gurnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Union and Gurnee.
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Start on South Union Road
2.2 mi · 9 min · South Union Road
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Bloss Mt Road
1547 ft · 31 sec · Bloss Mt Road
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Continue on Ogdensburg Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Ogdensburg Road
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Continue on Morris Run Road
1849 ft · 37 sec · Morris Run Road
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Continue on Gulick Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Gulick Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Williamson Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · North Williamson Road
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Turn left onto North Elk Run Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · North Elk Run Road
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Turn slight left onto Route 6
5.3 mi · 8 min · Route 6
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Continue on East Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2718 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Route 660
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660
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Continue on Pinecreek Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Pinecreek Road
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Shin Hollow Road T328
2.9 mi · 11 min · Shin Hollow Road T328
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Continue on T1-11
937 ft · 41 sec · T1-11
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Turn slight left onto Gurnee Road
1 mi · 4 min · Gurnee Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gurnee Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Union and Gurnee.
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.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving South Union and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gurnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Union to Gurnee?
The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 South Union and 24.8 miles from Gurnee.
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 18 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Union and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gurnee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Union and Gurnee. Straight-line distance: 31.47 mi (50.65 km).
#1 South Union
Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,106 |
| Coordinates | 41.5681300, -76.9988600 |
| Altitude | 552 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gurnee
Gurnee is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8031300, -77.5213700 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gurnee (-77.52137, 41.80313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
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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