WHY GO: PA Route 6 is longest stretch of the transcontinental Route 6 which runs through 14 northern tier states. US Route 6 travels 3,205 current (3,652 historic) miles across the USA. But, for now, Pennsylvania is the only state with a dedicated Route 6 tourism association – the PA Route 6 Alliance. This was all covered in my guidebook, Stay on Route 6: A Mile by Mile Guide to 3,652 Miles of Transcontinental Route 6.
(Looking for an epic road trip? Drive US Route 6 coast to coast!
And should you wish to stay in-state for a quick trip with your hon, check out our Best Romantic Getaways in PA.)
The PA region is bountiful in both natural and manmade wonders and thankfully, mile-markers help travelers determine where they are along the way. Traverse the Northern Tier of PA through small towns and to historic sites, along the Susquehanna River, through the Endless Mountains, the Allegheny National Forest, and to the Dark Sky designated Cherry Springs State Park.
The Getaway Mavens have covered PA Route 6 in its entirety; sometimes delving into a specific town, at other times providing turn-by-turn directions to off-6 attractions.
This list of towns and regions are arranged in order, moving East to West on Route 6 in Pennsylvania, presenting the best guide for your NY border to Ohio border road trip. Just click on each link and start planning!
Seven PA Route 6 Segments
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From Port Jervis, NY and the PA/NY border, it’s 7 miles to downtown Milford, PA
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It’s 25 miles from Milford to Hawley PA
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Another 20 Miles from Hawley to Carbondale/Scranton
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Drive 115 miles from Scranton to Wellsboro PA. Both Scranton and Wellsboro have independent write-ups.
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Continue from Wellsboro to Smethport – 70 miles
Check out the fantastic Pennsylvania Lumber Museum in Galeton, and Pine Creek Gorge, aka “Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania” (with Leonard Harrison State Park below) – all in Potter County. The PA Route 6 Alliance Visitors Center, can be found in Galeton, so pop in for more information.
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From Smethport to Linesville is 120 miles. (Spur to Lake Erie is more). Which brings you to the Ohio Border.
This area encompasses what’s known as the Pennsylvania Wilds aka The Allegheny National Forest and Allegheny Reservoir. From Linesville, PA Route 6 heads both West into Ohio, and North to Erie.
