Origin
Minersville, PA
Late night in Minersville on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Minersville, PA to Ehrenfeld, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Minersville, PA
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Ehrenfeld, PA
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Trip Overview
This quick 12.6-mile drive from Minersville, PA to Ehrenfeld, PA will only take you about 24 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a short day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Frankstown Road and Ragers Hill Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $2, so you won't break the bank on gas for this short hop. This route is entirely within the Northeast region, staying within Pennsylvania the whole way. Consider this a straightforward local transit rather than an epic journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frankstown Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Ragers Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Rockville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lake Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Railroad Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Roosevelt Boulevard | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Frankstown Road
— 5.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minersville, PA and Ehrenfeld, PA.
1
Start on Iron Street
51 ft
·
4 sec
·
Iron Street
2
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
4th Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broad Street
4
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
6
Turn right onto PA 271
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Clinton Street
7
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on Frankstown Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Frankstown Road
9
Continue on Ragers Hill Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Ragers Hill Road
10
Continue on Frankstown Road
355 ft
·
7 sec
·
Frankstown Road
11
Continue on Rockville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockville Road
12
Continue on Lake Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
13
Continue on Railroad Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Railroad Street
14
Turn left onto Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oak Street
15
Turn right onto Portage Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Portage Street
16
Continue on 2nd Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
17
Turn right onto Penn Street
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Penn Street
18
Arrive at destination
Penn Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12 — 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
|
4th Avenue
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 271 / Clinton Street
Turn right onto PA 271 / Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
12 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Ehrenfeld, PA
Late night in Ehrenfeld on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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 on this route, with 0% highway share. The roads are predominantly local, including Frankstown Road, Ragers Hill Road, and Rockville Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.9 miles on Frankstown Road. This isn't a high-speed cruise; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience as you navigate through communities and local thoroughfares. The character of the drive will feel like a typical journey through Pennsylvania's smaller towns and rural areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on Frankstown Road.
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 4th Avenue.
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 24m 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 (4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.6 miles (PA 271 / Clinton Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 5.9 miles on Frankstown Road. 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 (4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.6 miles (PA 271 / Clinton Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ehrenfeld, 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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