Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delaware, PA
Christopher Santiago
Pine Flats, PA
Alexander Hamilton
Delaware, PA to Pine Flats, PA is 17.5 miles and takes about 44m via Bushkill Falls Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward drive. It's a good option for a quick excursion, connecting two points with minimal time commitment. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making it a relaxed experience for a single day trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bushkill Falls Road | 5.8 mi | 12m |
| Minks Pond Road | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| Pine Flats Road | 2 mi | 7m |
| Milford Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Brisco Mountain Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Raspberry Run Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| Route 402 Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Scrub Oak Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, PA and Pine Flats, PA.
Start on US 209
Turn left onto Brisco Mountain Road
Continue on Brisco Mountain Road
Turn left onto Milford Road
Turn right onto Minks Pond Road
Turn left onto Raspberry Run Road
Turn sharp right onto Bushkill Falls Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 402
Turn left onto Pine Flats Road
Continue on Pine Flats Road
Turn left onto Scrub Oak Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Brisco Mountain Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Milford Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Minks Pond Road
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto Bushkill Falls Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
At end of road, turn right onto PA 402 / Route 402 Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.93 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| premium | $5.32 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
| diesel | $6.60 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Delaware on Sunday
Local time
8:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Evening in Pine Flats on Sunday
Local time
8:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 almost entirely surface roads, with only a small highway share of 4%. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on Bushkill Falls Road before transitioning to Minks Pond Road and then Pine Flats Road. You'll notice the shift from any limited-access sections to more local road driving relatively quickly. Expect a more relaxed pace as you navigate these surface roads.
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 early in the drive near Brisco Mountain Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Brisco Mountain Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Milford Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (Minks Pond Road): Navigation decision point.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,182 ft
Total Descent
280 ft
Highest Point
1,383 ft
~16.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,012 ft
“The First State” · Founded 1787
Delaware has beautiful beaches and parks. The more popular beaches are in: Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. Most parks in Delaware's very extensive and well maintained park system are free or low-cost. The First State National Historical Park a group of historical sites that cover the early colonial history of Delaware and the role Delaware played in the establishment of the United States, leading up to it being the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. It is one of the smallest states in the United States. It has beautiful beaches, and activities vary from business-friendly Wilmington to the rural southern parts of the state.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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