How far is South Union, PA from Somers Lane, PA?
The driving distance from South Union, PA to Somers Lane, PA is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 00h 54m.
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.
Township 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 Somers Lane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Union and Somers Lane.
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Start on South Union Road
25 m · 6 sec · South Union Road
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Turn right onto Beck Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Beck Road
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Turn right onto Salt Spring Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Salt Spring Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto Old Mill Road
1985 ft · 1 min · Old Mill Road
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Turn slight right onto Old Route 15
1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Route 15
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Take the ramp right
2502 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway
25.9 mi · 28 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 287: Tioga, Tioga Junction
2435 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Union and Somers Lane.
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.
Appalachian Thruway
Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway
25.9 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Union and Partly Sunny near Somers Lane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Union to Somers Lane?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from South Union and 18.9 miles from Somers Lane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Union and Partly Sunny near Somers Lane.
Stop Ideas Near Covington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Covington.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Union and Somers Lane. Straight-line distance: 28.19 mi (45.37 km).
#1 South Union
Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,106 |
| Coordinates | 41.5681300, -76.9988600 |
| Altitude | 552 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somers Lane
Situated within Tioga County in the northern tier of Pennsylvania, this locale is positioned amid the rugged topography of the Allegheny Plateau.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9675700, -77.1105300 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somers Lane (-77.11053, 41.96757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.46 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.06 | $14.11 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
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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