Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.4 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Apollo, PA
David Yu
Girty, PA
Haneul Trac
North Apollo, PA to Girty, PA is 12.4 miles and takes about 21 minutes via PA 56, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without requiring significant planning. You'll primarily navigate local roads, making it an easy journey for most vehicles.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| PA 56 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Girty Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Girty Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 19th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crooked Creek Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between North Apollo, PA and Girty, PA.
Start on 19th Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 66
Turn left onto PA 56
Turn left onto Girty Road
Turn right onto Girty Drive
Turn right onto Crooked Creek Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 66
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto PA 56 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Girty Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Girty Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Crooked Creek Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 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 | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.79 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in North Apollo on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Girty on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Clear
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 characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 10% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 9.7 miles on 1st Street. Expect to make several turns as you transition from 1st Street to PA 56, and then to Girty Road. The road's personality is more about navigating local streets and county roads rather than open highway cruising, so keep your attention focused on directional changes.
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 around 0.1 miles in near PA 56; PA 66.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 56; PA 66): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (PA 56 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (Girty Road): Navigation decision point.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 12.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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