Origin
Brookside, PA
Morning in Brookside on Saturday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookside, PA to Vernon, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookside, PA
Michael Taccetta
Vernon, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Brookside, PA to Vernon, PA covers 12.6 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on PA 29, PA 292, School House Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on PA 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 12.6 miles, with most of the trip on PA 29 and PA 292. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 miles on PA 29.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 29 and PA 292. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 29.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brookside, PA to Vernon, PA is easy. At 22m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 29): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles (School House Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 29
Turn left onto PA 29
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
School House Road
Turn sharp left onto School House Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 29 | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| PA 292 | 4 mi | 7m |
| School House Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marcy Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 29
— 8.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookside, PA and Vernon, PA.
1
Start on Marcy Road
33 ft
·
6 sec
·
Marcy Road
2
Turn left onto PA 29
8.6 mi
·
14 min
·
PA 29
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on PA 292
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 292
4
Turn sharp left onto School House Road
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
School House Road
5
Arrive at destination
School House Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Vernon, PA
Morning in Vernon on Saturday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
1 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
22m 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 Brookside, PA to Vernon, PA covers 12.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 29, PA 292, School House Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Brookside, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.09 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 Brookside, PA to Vernon, PA is easy. At 22m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 29): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles (School House Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Brookside, PA to Vernon, 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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