Origin
Barkeyville, PA
Afternoon in Barkeyville on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barkeyville, PA to Polk, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
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.
Barkeyville, PA
Jack Pace
Polk, PA
Haneul Trac
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 22 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
$2.79 one way
$5.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Polk, PA
Afternoon in Polk on Sunday
Local time
3:22 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
24m 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 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.
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. 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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