Origin
Germany, PA
Evening in Germany on Thursday
Local time
6:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Germany, PA to Ernest, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Germany, PA
Paul Scheelen
Trip Overview
The drive from Germany, PA to Ernest, PA covers 29.1 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Indiana Highway, William Penn Highway, PA 110 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on Indiana Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 29.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Indiana Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 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 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Germany, PA to Ernest, PA is easy. At 39m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (Snyder Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 22 / William Penn Highway
Turn right onto US 22 / William Penn Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Snyder Lane
Turn right onto Snyder Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 119 / Indiana Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 119 / Indiana Highway
Navigation decision point
4
25 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward PA 110 West: Creekside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 110 West: Creekside
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Highway | 16.6 mi | 18m |
| William Penn Highway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| PA 110 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| PA 259 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Snyder Lane | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Indiana Highway
— 16.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germany, PA and Ernest, PA.
1
Start on PA 259
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 259
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
3
Turn right onto US 22
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Snyder Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Snyder Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 119
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Indiana Highway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 110 West: Creekside
7
Continue on PA 110
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 110
8
Continue on PA 110
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 110
9
Turn slight right onto 3rd Street
344 ft
·
15 sec
·
3rd Street
10
Arrive at destination
3rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
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
Ernest, PA
Evening in Ernest on Thursday
Local time
6:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m 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 Germany, PA to Ernest, PA covers 29.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Indiana Highway, William Penn Highway, PA 110. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Germany, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.82 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 Germany, PA to Ernest, PA is easy. At 39m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (US 22 / William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles (Snyder Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Germany, PA to Ernest, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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