Origin
Ernest, PA
Morning in Ernest on Saturday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ernest, PA to Germany, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ernest, PA
Haneul Trac
Germany, PA
Paul Scheelen
Trip Overview
The drive from Ernest, PA to Germany, PA covers 29.7 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 119, William Penn Highway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on US 119. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 29.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 119 and William Penn Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 17 miles on US 119.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 119 and William Penn Highway. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.7 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 21 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
6
21 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn left toward US 22 East: Ebensburg
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 22 East: Ebensburg
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 22 / William Penn Highway
Merge onto US 22 / William Penn Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
27.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 119 | 17 mi | 19m |
| William Penn Highway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| PA 259 | 2 mi | 3m |
| PA 110 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old William Penn Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 119
— 17 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ernest, PA and Germany, 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
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old William Penn Highway
Toward US 22 East: Ebensburg
7
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22 East: Ebensburg
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto US 22
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 259
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 259
11
Arrive at destination
PA 259
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.56 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| premium | $4.95 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Germany, PA
Morning in Germany on Saturday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
29 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
40m 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 Ernest, PA to Germany, PA covers 29.7 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 119, William Penn Highway, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from Ernest, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.78 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.7 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 21 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ernest, PA to Germany, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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