Origin
Barkeyville, PA
Afternoon in Barkeyville on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barkeyville, PA to Emlenton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barkeyville, PA
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Emlenton, PA
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Trip Overview
Barkeyville, PA to Emlenton, PA is 15.6 miles and takes about 20m via Keystone Shortway and Emlenton Clintonville Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a quick connection between two points. Expect a fairly direct journey with minimal time commitment, making it ideal for adding to another trip or for a quick local excursion. The primary roads involved are straightforward, and the estimated fuel cost is quite low, so you won't need to plan for major expenses on this leg.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| Emlenton Clintonville Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Pittsburgh Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| PA 38 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 12.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barkeyville, PA and Emlenton, PA.
1
Start on PA 8
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
2
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
3
Merge onto I 80
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Keystone Shortway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward PA 38: Emlenton
5
Turn left onto PA 38
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
PA 38
6
At end of road, turn right onto PA 38; PA 208
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Emlenton Clintonville Road
7
Turn left onto PA 38; PA 208
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
PA 38; PA 208
8
Turn right onto PA 38; PA 208
96 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
PA 38; PA 208
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
13.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward PA 38: Emlenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 38: Emlenton
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
PA 38
Turn left onto PA 38
Navigation decision point
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
PA 38; PA 208 / Emlenton Clintonville Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 38; PA 208 / Emlenton Clintonville Road
Navigation decision point
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
PA 38; PA 208 / Main Street
Turn right onto PA 38; PA 208 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.59 one way
$5.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.83 | $5.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.03 | $6.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Emlenton, PA
Afternoon in Emlenton on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns and a local feel, with a highway share of about 30%. You'll spend most of your time navigating local roads like Emlenton Clintonville Road and Pittsburgh Road, interspersed with a stretch on the Keystone Shortway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 12.4 miles on the Keystone Shortway, providing a brief period of higher-speed travel before you transition back to more local, turn-heavy sections. The overall character is that of a practical, connecting drive rather than a scenic tour.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.5 miles (PA 38): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.5 miles (PA 38): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Emlenton, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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