How far is Waterville, PA from Benezette, PA?

The driving distance from Waterville, PA to Benezette, PA is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.92 mi
02h 00m
Flight
53.2 mi
85.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.2 mi
Kilometers
85.61 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.92 mi
Kilometers
112.52 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benezette
Sat, Nov 7, 1:01 AM EST
Return by in Waterville
Sat, Nov 7, 3:01 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterville
2026-11-06T23:00
Arrive Benezette
Sat, Nov 7, 1:01 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waterville
9:30 PM EST
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
Keating
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Waterville
34.9 mi
01h 00m
To Benezette
35 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
35°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 PM EST
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waterville and Benezette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waterville and Benezette.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Coudersport Pike

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Coudersport Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hyner Mountain Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Hyner Mountain Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hyner Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Hyner Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bucktail Trail

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bucktail Trail

  6. 6

    Continue on Renovo Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Renovo Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Susquehanna Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Susquehanna Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Huron Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · Huron Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Champlain Avenue

    146 m · 16 sec · Champlain Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Renovo Road

    20.5 mi · 29 min · Renovo Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Route 120

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Route 120

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1569 ft · 32 sec · 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    820 ft · 19 sec · Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Bridge Street

    16.5 mi · 29 min · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Windslow Hill Road

    136 m · 20 sec · Windslow Hill Road

  17. 17

    Continue on T422

    128 m · 18 sec · T422

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · T422

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterville and Benezette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Renovo Road
22.8 mi · 33%
Bridge Street
16.5 mi · 24%
Coudersport Pike
5.19 mi · 7%
Hyner Road
3.97 mi · 6%
Main Street
3.67 mi · 5%
Hyner Mountain Road
2.94 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Renovo Road

Continue on Renovo Road

20.5 mi · 00h 29m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keating
01h 00m from Waterville
Leave By
2:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Waterville and Slight Chance Light Rain near Benezette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waterville to Benezette?

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Keating is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Waterville and 35 miles from Benezette.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.87 one way or $21.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Waterville and Slight Chance Light Rain near Benezette.

Stop Ideas Near Keating

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Keating, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Keating.

RAIL

Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Lewistown

79 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

87 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

93 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterville and Benezette. Straight-line distance: 53.2 mi (85.61 km).

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#1 Waterville

Situated in Lycoming County at an elevation of 617 feet, this unincorporated community lies within the rugged terrain of north-central Pennsylvania.

Population0
Coordinates41.3097900, -77.3613600
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Benezette

#2 Benezette

Township in Elk County, Pennsylvania

Population191
Coordinates41.3167300, -78.3864000
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Waterville (-77.36136, 41.30979)
End: Benezette (-78.3864, 41.31673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $10.87
Round trip
$21.75
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $10.87 $21.75
Mid-grade $4.82 $11.91 $23.83
Premium $5.27 $13.03 $26.05
Diesel $6.58 $16.26 $32.52

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterville and Benezette. The current time is 23:00:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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