This 32.7-mile drive from Harrison to Borie, Pennsylvania, is a manageable 1-hour journey perfect for a day trip. You'll navigate primarily along the Grand Army of the Republic Highway and PA 49, with about 13% of the route on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting a pace that allows you to appreciate the surroundings. Since it's a short distance, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you pace your travel.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10.5 mi
14m
North Brookland Road
7.5 mi
11m
PA 49
4.2 mi
6m
Cherry Springs Road
2.9 mi
5m
Kaple Hill Road
2.3 mi
8m
Northern Potter Road
1.5 mi
2m
White Knoll Road
1.4 mi
5m
Lehman Road
0.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
— 10.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, PA and Borie, PA.
1
Start on this road
116 ft·12 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Downey Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Downey Road
3
Turn left onto White Knoll Road
1.4 mi·5 min·White Knoll Road
4
Continue on Lehman Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Lehman Road
5
Turn left onto PA 49
1.5 mi·2 min·Northern Potter Road
6
Turn right onto PA 49
0.4 mi·50 sec·North Street
7
Turn straight onto PA 49
4.2 mi·6 min·PA 49
8
Turn left onto PA 449
7.5 mi·11 min·North Brookland Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
11 mi·14 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10
Turn sharp left onto PA 44
2.9 mi·5 min·Cherry Springs Road
11
Turn slight right onto Kaple Hill Road
2.3 mi·8 min·Kaple Hill Road
12
Turn straight onto Black Hole Road
0.7 mi·2 min·Black Hole Road
13
Turn left onto First Fork Road
399 ft·17 sec·First Fork Road
14
Arrive at destination
First Fork Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Harrison, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Downey Road
Turn right onto Downey Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|White Knoll Road
Turn left onto White Knoll Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip|~13m in|PA 49 / North Street
Turn right onto PA 49 / North Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.3 mi into trip|~32m in|US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Navigation decision point
5
26.8 mi into trip|~46m in|PA 44 / Cherry Springs Road
Turn sharp left onto PA 44 / Cherry Springs Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.78 one way
$11.57 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$6.33
$12.67
premium
$5.24
$6.75
$13.50
diesel
$5.35
$6.89
$13.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.8
0
$3.43
$1.57
Efficient EV
8.2
0
$2.86
$1.31
EV Truck/SUV
13.1
0
$4.58
$2.09
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 May 3, 2026
Origin
Harrison, PA
Late night
in Harrison on Thursday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Widespread Frost
W 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued May 3 at 2:40AM EDT until May 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued May 3 at 1:31AM EDT until May 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Borie, PA
Late night
in Borie on Thursday
Local time
2:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
27°F
Widespread Frost
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued May 3 at 2:40AM EDT until May 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued May 3 at 1:31AM EDT until May 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
55°F
Brookland, PA
16 mi in
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" experience on this route, covering 32.7 miles in about 1 hour. While only 13% of the drive is on highways, you'll spend a good portion of your time on local roads like North Brookland Road and PA 49. The longest stretch without a turn or significant road change is 10.5 miles along the Grand Army of the Republic Highway. This suggests a route that winds through the landscape, requiring your attention as you navigate its curves and transitions.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.5 mi on Grand Army of the Republic Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Downey Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m 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 (Downey Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (White Knoll Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (PA 49 / North Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,284 ft1,631 ft
Total Climb
1,145 ft
Total Descent
1,744 ft
Highest Point
2,284 ft
~23.4 mi in
Elevation Range
653 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Grand Army of the Republic 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: near the start (Downey Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (White Knoll Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (PA 49 / North Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Borie, PA before heading back.
