Origin
Polk, PA
Afternoon in Polk on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Polk, PA to Barkeyville, 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
16.8 mi
27 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Polk, PA
Haneul Trac
Barkeyville, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Polk, PA to Barkeyville, PA is 16.8 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Richard Frame Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically in Pennsylvania. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a straightforward journey for a quick transit. It's an ideal route if you're looking for a minimal travel time between these two points with very little time commitment. Given its brevity, you'll likely find it easy to fit into any schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Frame Memorial Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Polk Cutoff | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Pittsburgh Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Creek Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
— 11.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polk, PA and Barkeyville, PA.
1
Start on US 62
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Sandy Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Sandy Creek Road
3
Continue on Polk Cutoff
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Polk Cutoff
4
Turn right onto PA 8
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pittsburgh Road
5
Continue on PA 8
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
6
Continue on PA 8
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Arrive at destination
PA 8
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 3.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sandy Creek Road
Turn right onto Sandy Creek Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
PA 8 / Pittsburgh Road
Turn right onto PA 8 / Pittsburgh Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.79 one way
$5.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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
Barkeyville, PA
Afternoon in Barkeyville on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
14 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
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?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway stretches to speak of. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads, including Richard Frame Memorial Highway, Polk Cutoff, and Pittsburgh Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11.5 miles on Richard Frame Memorial Highway. While the drive is short, be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction, which is typical of local road networks. It's less about steady cruising and more about actively managing your course through Pennsylvania's local terrain.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Richard Frame Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Sandy Creek Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Polk, PA to Barkeyville, PA is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Sandy Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (PA 8 / Pittsburgh Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.8 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 11.5 miles on Richard Frame Memorial Highway. 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 0.4 miles (Sandy Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (PA 8 / Pittsburgh Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barkeyville, 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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