Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrison, PA
Kai
Borie, PA
K6
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, PA and Borie, PA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Downey Road
Turn left onto White Knoll Road
Continue on Lehman Road
Turn left onto PA 49
Turn right onto PA 49
Turn straight onto PA 49
Turn left onto PA 449
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
Turn sharp left onto PA 44
Turn slight right onto Kaple Hill Road
Turn straight onto Black Hole Road
Turn left onto First Fork Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Turn right onto Downey Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto White Knoll Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto PA 49 / North Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto PA 44 / Cherry Springs Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$5.71 one way
$11.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| premium | $5.20 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
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, 2026-10-19.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Harrison on Thursday
Local time
10:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Night in Borie on Thursday
Local time
10:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Widespread Frost
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
53°F
Brookland, PA
16 mi in
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,145 ft
Total Descent
1,744 ft
Highest Point
2,284 ft
~23.4 mi in
Elevation Range
653 ft
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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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