Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collier, PA
COPPERTIST WU
Lardin, PA
Haneul Trac
Collier, PA to Lardin, PA is 8.9 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Leckrone Highhouse Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward connection between two points. Given its brief duration, you'll likely spend most of your time on local roads, making it an easy addition to a larger travel plan or a quick errand. Plan for a simple, uncomplicated drive that gets you where you need to go without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leckrone Highhouse Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Bucklick Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| McClellandtown Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Sr3012 | 1 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Hill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ronco Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Collier Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Collier, PA and Lardin, PA.
Start on 2nd Street
Turn left onto Collier Road
Turn left onto Bucklick Road
Turn right onto Sr3012
Turn left onto Walnut Hill Road
Turn right onto Sr3012
Continue on Leckrone Highhouse Road
Turn left onto PA 21
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto PA 166
Take the ramp
Merge onto PA 21; PA 166
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Collier Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Sr3012
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Walnut Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto PA 21 / McClellandtown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| premium | $4.81 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Collier on Monday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Widespread Fog
Destination
Evening in Lardin on Monday
Local time
7:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Widespread Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This route is primarily surface roads, with only about 11% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving for 3.8 miles on Leckrone Highhouse Road. Expect a rural cruising feel for most of this trip, as you transition from any limited-access roads to local routes.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Collier Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Collier Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Sr3012): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (Walnut Hill Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
257 ft
Total Descent
446 ft
Highest Point
1,231 ft
~1.9 mi in
Elevation Range
276 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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