Origin
Borie, PA
Afternoon in Borie on Friday
Local time
2:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Borie, PA to Sweden, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Borie, PA
K6
Sweden, PA
Efrem Efre
Trip Overview
The drive from Borie, PA to Sweden, PA covers 13.2 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Cherry Springs Road, Irish Farm Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on Grand Army of the Republic Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 13.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near Black Hole Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Borie, PA to Sweden, PA is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Black Hole Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.3 miles (Brookland Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Black Hole Road
Turn right onto Black Hole Road
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Turn sharp right onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Brookland Road
Turn right onto Brookland Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Cherry Springs Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Irish Farm Road | 2.4 mi | 9m |
| Kaple Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 8m |
| Brookland Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Black Hole Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| First Fork Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Borie, PA and Sweden, PA.
1
Start on First Fork Road
399 ft
·
19 sec
·
First Fork Road
2
Turn right onto Black Hole Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Hole Road
3
Turn slight right onto Kaple Hill Road
2.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Kaple Hill Road
4
Turn straight onto PA 44
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Cherry Springs Road
5
Turn sharp right onto US 6
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6
Turn slight left onto Irish Farm Road
2.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Irish Farm Road
7
Turn right onto Brookland Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Brookland Road
8
Arrive at destination
Brookland Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.40 | $4.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Sweden, PA
Afternoon in Sweden on Friday
Local time
2:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
9 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
35m 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 Borie, PA to Sweden, PA covers 13.2 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Cherry Springs Road, Irish Farm Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Borie, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.19 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 Borie, PA to Sweden, PA is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Black Hole Road): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.3 miles (Brookland Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Borie, PA to Sweden, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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