Origin
Harrison, PA
Morning in Harrison on Wednesday
Local time
8:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrison, PA to Borie, PA
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrison, PA
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
Borie, PA
K6
Trip Overview
This 32.7-mile drive from Harrison to Borie, Pennsylvania, is a manageable 1-hour journey perfect for a day trip. You'll navigate primarily along the Grand Army of the Republic Highway and PA 49, with about 13% of the route on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting a pace that allows you to appreciate the surroundings. Since it's a short distance, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you pace your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.4 miles from Harrison, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" experience on this route, covering 32.7 miles in about 1 hour. While only 13% of the drive is on highways, you'll spend a good portion of your time on local roads like North Brookland Road and PA 49. The longest stretch without a turn or significant road change is 10.5 miles along the Grand Army of the Republic Highway. This suggests a route that winds through the landscape, requiring your attention as you navigate its curves and transitions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Downey Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Downey Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (White Knoll Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (PA 49 / North Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Downey Road
Turn right onto Downey Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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White Knoll Road
Turn left onto White Knoll Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
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~13m in
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PA 49 / North Street
Turn right onto PA 49 / North Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.3 mi into trip
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~32m in
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US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Navigation decision point
5
26.8 mi into trip
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~46m in
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PA 44 / Cherry Springs Road
Turn sharp left onto PA 44 / Cherry Springs Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| North Brookland Road | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| PA 49 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Cherry Springs Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Kaple Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 8m |
| Northern Potter Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| White Knoll Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| Lehman Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
— 10.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, PA and Borie, PA.
1
Start on this road
116 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Downey Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Downey Road
3
Turn left onto White Knoll Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
White Knoll Road
4
Continue on Lehman Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lehman Road
5
Turn left onto PA 49
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Northern Potter Road
6
Turn right onto PA 49
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Street
7
Turn straight onto PA 49
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
PA 49
8
Turn left onto PA 449
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
North Brookland Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 6
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10
Turn sharp left onto PA 44
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Cherry Springs Road
11
Turn slight right onto Kaple Hill Road
2.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Kaple Hill Road
12
Turn straight onto Black Hole Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Hole Road
13
Turn left onto First Fork Road
399 ft
·
17 sec
·
First Fork Road
14
Arrive at destination
First Fork Road
Trip Plan
For this short 32.7-mile trip, flexibility is key. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid any potential rush hour and to allow for a relaxed pace. Since the drive is only about 1 hour, you likely won't need extensive rest stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge as the estimated cost is only $5, so a single fill-up should suffice. Pay attention to the "turn-heavy" nature of the route, especially on stretches of PA 49, and be prepared for frequent adjustments to your steering as you travel between Harrison and Borie.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.4 miles from Harrison, PA, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 32.7 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.4 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Borie, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harrison, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Harrison, PA
This is one driving day of about 32.7 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harrison, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Grand Army of the Republic Highway for about 10.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Harrison, PA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Harrison, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Borie, PA
The final approach into Borie, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Borie, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.42 one way
$10.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Borie, PA
Morning in Borie on Wednesday
Local time
8:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
18 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
1h 3m 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 Harrison, PA to Borie, PA covers 32.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Army of the Republic Highway, North Brookland Road, PA 49. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Harrison, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.42 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 is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Downey Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (White Knoll Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (PA 49 / North Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Harrison, PA to Borie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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