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Trip from President, PA to Emlenton, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

29 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

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

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Downtown President, PA, PA

President, PA

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Downtown Emlenton, PA, PA

Emlenton, PA

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Trip Overview

President, PA to Emlenton, PA is 29 miles and takes about 47 minutes via PA 38, Camp Coffman Road, and US 62, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, single-day trip primarily within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Given its short distance, it's an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick point-to-point journey. Plan for a mostly highway-focused experience that should be completed comfortably within an hour. The low fuel cost makes this a budget-friendly option for connecting these two locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
PA 38 12.2 mi 18m
Camp Coffman Road 4.2 mi 7m
US 62 3 mi 4m
US Highway 322 3 mi 4m
McPherson Road 2.9 mi 6m
Kline Road 1.6 mi 3m
Sawtown Road 1.6 mi 2m
President Village Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: PA 38 — 12.2 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between President, PA and Emlenton, PA.

1

Start on President Village Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · President Village Road
2

Turn right onto US 62

3.0 mi · 4 min · US 62
3

Turn left onto McPherson Road

2.9 mi · 6 min · McPherson Road
4

Continue on Sawtown Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Sawtown Road
5

Continue on Camp Coffman Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Camp Coffman Road
6

Continue on Kline Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Kline Road
7

Turn right onto US 322

3.0 mi · 4 min · US Highway 322
8

Turn left onto PA 38

12 mi · 18 min · PA 38
9

Arrive at destination

PA 38; PA 208

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 62

Turn right onto US 62

Navigation decision point

3
3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | McPherson Road

Turn left onto McPherson Road

Navigation decision point

4
13.8 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 322 / US Highway 322

Turn right onto US 322 / US Highway 322

Navigation decision point

4
16.7 mi into trip | ~29m in | PA 38

Turn left onto PA 38

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.10 one way

$10.21 round trip

$4.47/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.89 $5.58 $11.16
premium $5.23 $5.97 $11.93
diesel $6.18 $7.05 $14.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.7 0 $3.05 $1.39
Efficient EV 7.3 0 $2.54 $1.16
EV Truck/SUV 11.6 0 $4.06 $1.86

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 Oct 16, 2026

Origin

President, PA

Night in President on Saturday

Local time

10:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Rain Showers Likely

W 2 to 10 mph 72% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 16 at 12:39PM EDT until October 16 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 12:36PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Emlenton, PA

Night in Emlenton on Saturday

Local time

10:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 5 to 12 mph 90% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 16 at 12:39PM EDT until October 16 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 12:36PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

47m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a 63% highway share, indicating a significant portion of your drive will be on faster-paced roads. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch for 12.2 miles along PA 38, which likely offers a consistent driving experience. The journey transitions through different road types, including PA 38, Camp Coffman Road, and US 62, suggesting a varied feel rather than a single monotonous road. Expect a dynamic drive that balances open highway travel with potentially more local road segments.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on PA 38.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 38 and Camp Coffman Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 62.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from President, PA to Emlenton, PA is easy. At 47m with 63% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 62): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (McPherson Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (US 322 / US Highway 322): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,550 ft 910 ft

Total Climb

695 ft

Total Descent

819 ft

Highest Point

1,550 ft

~4.1 mi in

Elevation Range

639 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Emlenton, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1820

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 29 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on PA 38. 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 0.5 miles (US 62): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (McPherson Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles (US 322 / US Highway 322): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Emlenton, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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