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Trip from Northern Cambria, 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

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Northern Cambria, PA, PA

Northern Cambria, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Ehrenfeld, PA, PA

Ehrenfeld, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Plank Road — 17.2 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Northern Cambria, PA and Ehrenfeld, PA.

1

Start on 39th Street

443 ft · 24 sec · 39th Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto US 219

2.5 mi · 2 min · Bigler Avenue
3

Continue on US 219

2.9 mi · 3 min · Theatre Road
4

Continue on US 219

0.3 mi · 21 sec · North Main Street
5

Continue on US 219

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
6

Continue on US 219

17 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
8

Turn left onto Railroad Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street
9

Turn right onto Oak Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Oak Street
10

Turn right onto Portage Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Portage Street
11

Continue on 2nd Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street
12

Turn right onto Penn Street

19 ft · 0 sec · Penn Street
13

Arrive at destination

Penn Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

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.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 219 / Bigler Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 219 / Bigler Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
24 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

3
24.9 mi into trip | ~28m in | Oak Street

Turn right onto Oak Street

Navigation decision point

4
25 mi into trip | ~29m in | Portage Street

Turn right onto Portage Street

Navigation decision point

3
25.5 mi into trip | ~30m in | Penn Street

Turn right onto Penn Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.23 one way

$8.46 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.63 $9.26
premium $4.93 $4.95 $9.89
diesel $5.61 $5.63 $11.26

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, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.6 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Northern Cambria, PA

Late night in Northern Cambria on Sunday

Local time

3:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

30m 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 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.

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: 17.2 mi on Plank Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 around 0.1 miles in near US 219 / Bigler Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on Plank 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: 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.

Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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