Origin
Lamar, PA
Afternoon in Lamar on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lamar, PA to Pine, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lamar, PA
Haneul Trac
Pine, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Lamar and Pine, Pennsylvania, this 17.8-mile transit is a straightforward trip that takes roughly 27 minutes. Since the entire journey stays within the Northeast region, you will find it manageable as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You won't need to worry much about your budget, as the fuel cost for this stretch is approximately $3. Because there are no required stops along the way, it is an efficient route for getting from point A to point B without unnecessary delays. This drive serves as a practical connection for those navigating local Pennsylvania roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Nittany Valley Drive | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 3 mi | 3m |
| Pine Mountain Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Appalachian Thwy | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Reservior Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Long Run Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Shoemaker Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
— 5.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lamar, PA and Pine, PA.
1
Start on Bletz Road
116 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bletz Road
2
Turn sharp left onto PA 64
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Nittany Valley Drive
3
Turn right onto PA 477
345 ft
·
6 sec
·
Long Run Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
5
Turn sharp left onto US 220
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
6
Continue on US 220
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Appalachian Thwy
7
Continue on US 220
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 116
Toward McElhattan, Woolrich
9
Turn right onto Reservior Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Reservior Road
10
Turn slight left onto Shoemaker Road
192 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shoemaker Road
11
Continue on Pine Mountain Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Pine Mountain Road
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Pine Mountain Road
65 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pine Mountain Road
13
Arrive at destination
Pine Mountain Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 64 / Nittany Valley Drive
Turn sharp left onto PA 64 / Nittany Valley Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
PA 477 / Long Run Road
Turn right onto PA 477 / Long Run Road
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 220 / Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
Turn sharp left onto US 220 / Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
15 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward McElhattan, Woolrich
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 116
Toward McElhattan, Woolrich
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Reservior Road
Turn right onto Reservior Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.21
Appalachian Thruway
(3 mi)
$0.21
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pine, PA
Afternoon in Pine on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
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
27m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you alert rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will navigate a series of back roads, including Nittany Valley Drive, Long Run Road, and the Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway. With a highway share of 0%, this route relies entirely on local infrastructure, meaning you should prepare for a more tactile driving experience. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so you will be actively engaged with the steering wheel throughout the entire 27-minute duration. It is a classic local transit that demands your attention to the road's curves.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Frank D O'Reilly Jr 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 PA 64 / Nittany Valley Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 7 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 (PA 64 / Nittany Valley Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5.7 miles (PA 477 / Long Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (US 220 / Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lamar, PA and Pine, PA, road signs point toward Mcelhattan and Woolrich.
Mcelhattan
15 mi in
|
~20m
Woolrich
15 mi in
|
~20m
About the Cities
Arriving in Pine, PA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 5.7 miles on Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.21 in tolls one way, starting with Appalachian Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 (PA 64 / Nittany Valley Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5.7 miles (PA 477 / Long Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (US 220 / Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine, 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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