Origin
Elkland, PA
Afternoon in Elkland on Saturday
Local time
4:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elkland, PA to Potter Brook, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elkland, PA
Haneul Trac
Potter Brook, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Elkland, PA to Potter Brook, PA covers 16.6 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, Route 49, PA 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on East Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 10.8 mi | 19m |
| Route 49 | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| PA 49 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 10.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkland, PA and Potter Brook, PA.
1
Start on PA 49
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on PA 49
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 49
3
Continue on PA 49
9.8 mi
·
17 min
·
East Main Street
4
Arrive at destination
PA 49
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Potter Brook, PA
Afternoon in Potter Brook on Saturday
Local time
4:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
26 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
29m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
16.6 mi in 29m — 35% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: East Main Street.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on East Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elkland, PA to Potter Brook, PA is easy. At 29m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elkland, PA to Potter Brook, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on East Main Street. 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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elkland, PA to Potter Brook, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Potter Brook, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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