President, PA to Barkeyville, PA is 36.8 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Richard Frame Memorial Highway and US 62, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward, single-day journey. It's a practical route for those looking for a relatively short trip with minimal time commitment. You'll encounter a mix of highway and local road driving, making it an easy addition to a larger travel plan or a quick local excursion.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
11.5 mi
13m
US 62
9.9 mi
15m
Allegheny Boulevard
6.7 mi
11m
Pittsburgh Road
3.5 mi
5m
15th Street
1.9 mi
3m
Main Street
0.9 mi
1m
Liberty Street
0.7 mi
2m
East Front Street
0.7 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
— 11.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between President, PA and Barkeyville, PA.
1
Start on President Village Road
0.5 mi·1 min·President Village Road
2
Turn right onto US 62
9.9 mi·15 min·US 62
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 62
0.3 mi·19 sec·East 2nd Street
4
Continue on US 62
0.7 mi·47 sec·East Front Street
5
Continue on US 62
407 ft·9 sec·West Front Street
6
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·50 sec·Petroleum Street
7
Turn left onto US 62; PA 8
0.9 mi·1 min·Main Street
8
Continue on US 62; PA 8
6.7 mi·11 min·Allegheny Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 62; US 322; PA 8
0.7 mi·2 min·Liberty Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 62; PA 8
1.9 mi·3 min·15th Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on PA 8
1.8 mi·2 min·Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on PA 8
11 mi·13 min·Richard Frame Memorial Highway
13
Continue on PA 8
1.7 mi·2 min·Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
PA 8
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from President, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.4 mi into trip|~16m in|US 62 / East 2nd Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 62 / East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip|~18m in|US 62 / Petroleum Street
Turn right onto US 62 / Petroleum Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.6 mi into trip|~19m in|US 62; PA 8 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 62; PA 8 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
19.2 mi into trip|~31m in|US 62; US 322; PA 8 / Liberty Street
Turn right onto US 62; US 322; PA 8 / Liberty Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
19.9 mi into trip|~33m in|US 62; PA 8 / 15th Street
Turn left onto US 62; PA 8 / 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.11 one way
$12.23 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.63
$6.71
$13.41
premium
$4.97
$7.19
$14.39
diesel
$4.80
$6.95
$13.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11
0
$3.86
$1.77
Efficient EV
9.2
0
$3.22
$1.47
EV Truck/SUV
14.7
0
$5.15
$2.36
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Jul 15, 2026
Origin
President, PA
Late night
in President on Wednesday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Clear
W 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Barkeyville, PA
Late night
in Barkeyville on Wednesday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
W 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
64°F
Franklin, PA
18 mi in
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
3 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
56m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 36.8-mile trip, with about 27% of the route on highways like the Richard Frame Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 11.5 miles on the Richard Frame Memorial Highway. This drive isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; instead, it's characterized by frequent turns and changes in road type as you transition between the highway segments and local roads like US 62 and Allegheny Boulevard. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 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?
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 10.4 miles in near US 62 / East 2nd Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (US 62 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 62 / Petroleum Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (US 62; PA 8 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 10.4 miles (US 62 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 62 / Petroleum Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (US 62; PA 8 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barkeyville, PA before heading back.
