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Trip from Ernest, PA to Burrell, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

24.7 mi

40 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m

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

Downtown Ernest, PA, PA

Ernest, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Burrell, PA, PA

Burrell, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Ernest, PA to Burrell, PA covers 24.7 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 119, Main Street, Old William Penn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on US 119. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 119 17 mi 19m
Main Street 2.6 mi 4m
Old William Penn Highway 2.1 mi 3m
South Walnut Street 1 mi 1m
East Market Street 0.9 mi 2m
PA 110 0.8 mi 1m
3rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
PA 217

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 119 — 17 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ernest, PA and Burrell, PA.

1

Start on 3rd Street

344 ft · 15 sec · 3rd Street
2

Turn straight onto PA 110

2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
3

Continue on PA 110

0.8 mi · 1 min · PA 110
4

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 119 South: Blairsville
5

Merge onto US 119

17 mi · 19 min · US 119
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on Old William Penn Highway

2.1 mi · 3 min · Old William Penn Highway
Toward US 22 East: Ebensburg Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on East Market Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Market Street
8

Turn left onto PA 217

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Walnut Street
9

Arrive at destination

PA 217

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 119 South: Blairsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 119 South: Blairsville
5
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 119

Merge onto US 119

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
3
20.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | Old William Penn Highway

Continue onto Old William Penn Highway toward US 22 East: Ebensburg

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 22 East: Ebensburg
4
23.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | PA 217 / South Walnut Street

Turn left onto PA 217 / South Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.09 one way

$8.19 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.48 $8.97
premium $4.93 $4.79 $9.58
diesel $5.61 $5.45 $10.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.19
Efficient EV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99
EV Truck/SUV 9.9 0 $3.46 $1.58

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Ernest, PA

Afternoon in Ernest on Saturday

Local time

2:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burrell, PA

Afternoon in Burrell on Saturday

Local time

2:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

27 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

33m 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?

24.7 mi in 33m, mostly highway — 17 mi of that is on US 119.

72% 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: 17 mi on US 119.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.8 miles (US 119): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (Old William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,405 ft 959 ft

Total Climb

361 ft

Total Descent

601 ft

Highest Point

1,405 ft

~5.3 mi in

Elevation Range

446 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17 miles on US 119. 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 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.8 miles (US 119): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles (Old William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Burrell, PA before heading back.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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