Origin
Girty, PA
Late night in Girty on Saturday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Girty, PA to Apollo, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Girty, PA
Haneul Trac
Apollo, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Girty, PA to Apollo, PA covers 10.9 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on PA 56, Girty Road, Girty Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.7 miles on PA 56. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 10.9 miles, with most of the trip on PA 56 and Girty Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.7 miles on PA 56.
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 56 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,538 ft
817 ft
Total Climb
587 ft
Total Descent
767 ft
Highest Point
1,538 ft
~4.7 mi in
Elevation Range
722 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 56 and Girty Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Girty Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Girty, PA to Apollo, PA is easy. At 19m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Girty Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Girty Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (PA 56; PA 156): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Girty Drive
Turn left onto Girty Drive
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Girty Road
Turn left onto Girty Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
PA 56; PA 156
Turn right onto PA 56; PA 156
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 56 | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Girty Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Girty Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Crooked Creek Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
PA 56
— 9.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Girty, PA and Apollo, PA.
1
Start on Crooked Creek Road
182 ft
·
11 sec
·
Crooked Creek Road
2
Turn left onto Girty Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Girty Drive
3
Turn left onto Girty Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Girty Road
4
Turn right onto PA 56; PA 156
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
PA 56; PA 156
5
Arrive at destination
PA 56
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.11 | $4.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
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
Apollo, PA
Late night in Apollo on Saturday
Local time
12:24 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
25 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
19m 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 Girty, PA to Apollo, PA covers 10.9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 56, Girty Road, Girty Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Girty, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.81 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 Girty, PA to Apollo, PA is easy. At 19m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Girty Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Girty Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (PA 56; PA 156): Navigation decision point.
The route from Girty, PA to Apollo, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 817 ft to 1,538 ft elevation with about 587 ft of total climbing.
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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