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Trip from Barkeyville, PA to Polk, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

24m

Distance

16.8 mi

27 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Barkeyville, PA, PA

Barkeyville, PA

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Downtown Polk, PA, PA

Polk, PA

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Trip Overview

Barkeyville, PA to Polk, PA is 16.8 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Richard Frame Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward local transit rather than a destination in itself. With minimal driving time and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for quick errands or connecting two nearby points without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Richard Frame Memorial Highway 11.5 mi 13m
Polk Cutoff 2.6 mi 6m
Pittsburgh Road 1.9 mi 3m
Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Sandy Creek Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Richard Frame Memorial Highway — 11.5 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barkeyville, PA and Polk, PA.

1

Start on PA 8

1.7 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Continue on PA 8

12 mi · 13 min · Richard Frame Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on PA 8

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn left onto Polk Cutoff

2.6 mi · 6 min · Polk Cutoff
5

Continue on Sandy Creek Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Sandy Creek Road
6

Turn left onto US 62

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Main Street
7

Arrive at destination

US 62

Heads-up: tricky spots

2 of 2

2 decision points cluster between mile 13.4 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
13.4 mi into trip | ~16m in | Polk Cutoff

Turn left onto Polk Cutoff

Navigation decision point

4
16.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 62 / Main Street

Turn left onto US 62 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.68 one way

$5.36 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $2.96 $5.93
premium $4.81 $3.18 $6.36
diesel $4.80 $3.17 $6.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5 0 $1.76 $0.81
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.47 $0.67
EV Truck/SUV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026

Origin

Barkeyville, PA

Late night in Barkeyville on Tuesday

Local time

12:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Clear

W 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Polk, PA

Late night in Polk on Tuesday

Local time

12:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Clear

W 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

3 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

24m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route features a high number of turns, characteristic of a local drive rather than an interstate journey. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 16.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 11.5 miles on Richard Frame Memorial Highway. The route is primarily composed of local roads, so be prepared for varying speed limits and intersections as you make your way from Barkeyville to Polk.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Richard Frame Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 13.4 miles in near Polk Cutoff.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Barkeyville, PA to Polk, PA is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.4 miles (Polk Cutoff): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (US 62 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,544 ft 1,059 ft

Total Climb

539 ft

Total Descent

951 ft

Highest Point

1,544 ft

~6 mi in

Elevation Range

485 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Barkeyville, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1796

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on Richard Frame Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 13.4 miles (Polk Cutoff): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (US 62 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Polk, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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