Origin
Charlestown, PA
Morning in Charlestown on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlestown, PA to Claylick, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.2 mi
12 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlestown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Claylick, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Charlestown, PA to Claylick, PA is 7.2 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Fort Loudon Road, Buchanan Trail West, and North Main Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Pennsylvania. Expect a local feel as you navigate through towns and smaller communities. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey, offering a straightforward connection between two points without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Loudon Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Buchanan Trail West | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Loudon Road
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown, PA and Claylick, PA.
1
Start on PA 16
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Buchanan Trail West
2
Continue on PA 16
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto PA 75
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Fort Loudon Road
4
Arrive at destination
PA 75
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 3.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PA 75 / Fort Loudon Road
Turn right onto PA 75 / Fort Loudon Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.31 | $2.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.63 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Claylick, PA
Morning in Claylick on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
28 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
13m 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, making it a dynamic local road experience rather than a high-speed transit. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and rural roads the entire time. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 4 miles along Fort Loudon Road. As you progress, you'll transition between different local road names, including Buchanan Trail West and North Main Street, indicating a journey through populated areas and potentially some town centers. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience with constant adjustments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Fort Loudon Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 3.2 miles in near PA 75 / Fort Loudon Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Charlestown, PA to Claylick, PA is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 3.2 miles (PA 75 / Fort Loudon Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m 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 4 miles on Fort Loudon Road. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 3.2 miles (PA 75 / Fort Loudon Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Claylick, 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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