Origin
Blairsville, PA
Late night in Blairsville on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blairsville, PA to Ernest, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blairsville, PA
Jack Pace
Ernest, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Blairsville, PA to Ernest, PA is 24.1 miles and takes about 32 minutes via US 119, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. The drive is primarily focused on highway travel, making it a straightforward connection between the two towns. It's a quick hop that won't eat up much of your day, ideal for when you just need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is largely highway-focused, with 87% of the drive on major roads. You'll spend the bulk of your time on US 119, experiencing a continuous stretch of 17.4 miles on this highway. Expect a consistent driving experience as you navigate these main arteries, with PA 110 and the Old William Penn Highway offering brief variations. The profile suggests a drive where maintaining speed is generally possible.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 119 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and PA 110. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Market Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blairsville, PA to Ernest, PA is easy. At 32m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Market Street
Turn left onto East Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
20 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward PA 110 West: Creekside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 110 West: Creekside
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 119 | 17.4 mi | 19m |
| PA 110 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Old William Penn Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Market Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 119
— 17.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blairsville, PA and Ernest, PA.
1
Start on this road
58 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Market Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
3
Continue on Old William Penn Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 119
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 119
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 110 West: Creekside
6
Continue on PA 110
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 110
7
Continue on PA 110
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 110
8
Turn slight right onto 3rd Street
344 ft
·
15 sec
·
3rd Street
9
Arrive at destination
3rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$7.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Ernest, PA
Late night in Ernest on Saturday
Local time
4:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
8 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
32m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blairsville, PA to Ernest, PA covers 24.1 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 119, PA 110, Old William Penn Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Blairsville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Blairsville, PA to Ernest, PA is easy. At 32m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Blairsville, PA to Ernest, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Johnstown Flood National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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