Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northern Cambria, PA
Michael Taccetta
Ehrenfeld, PA
Haneul Trac
This quick 25.5-mile drive from Northern Cambria to Ehrenfeld in Pennsylvania is easily manageable in about 30 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be navigating local roads like Plank Road and Bigler Avenue, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this short journey is around $4. Given its short distance and duration, this route offers flexibility for spontaneous travel or as a quick connection between two points within the Northeast region. It's a straightforward local drive without the need for an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plank Road | 17.2 mi | 18m |
| Theatre Road | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Bigler Avenue | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Railroad Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Oak Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Portage Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Northern Cambria, PA and Ehrenfeld, PA.
Start on 39th Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 219
Continue on US 219
Continue on US 219
Continue on US 219
Continue on US 219
Take the exit
Turn left onto Railroad Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Turn right onto Portage Street
Continue on 2nd Street
Turn right onto Penn Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.5 — 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 US 219 / Bigler Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Portage Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Penn Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.07 one way
$8.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
| premium | $4.81 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Northern Cambria on Monday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Areas Of Smoke
Destination
Late night in Ehrenfeld on Monday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Patchy Smoke
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 for the entirety of this 25.5-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on familiar county roads, experiencing the nuances of the local network. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 17.2 miles on Plank Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. This route is characterized by its frequent changes in direction, requiring your attention as you navigate through local terrain. It's less about speed and more about managing a series of local road segments.
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 US 219 / Bigler Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m 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 (US 219 / Bigler Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.9 miles (Oak Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
933 ft
Total Descent
907 ft
Highest Point
2,173 ft
~18.2 mi in
Elevation Range
690 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Ebensburg, PA
Cuisine: juice
Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-16:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-18:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: pizza
Restaurant
Near the end, short detour
Fast_food
Near the end, short detour
Sidman, PA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:30; Sa-Su 08:00-20:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Hastings, PA
Museum
Around the midpoint, short detour
Memorial
Around the midpoint, short detour
Monument
Around the midpoint, short detour
Mine
Later in the drive, short detour
Museum
Near the end, short detour
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1893
Founded 1956
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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