Trip from Lamar, PA to Pine, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

27m

Distance

17.8 mi

29 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 25m ★

6 AM

0h 28m

8 AM

0h 32m

10 AM

0h 29m

12 PM

0h 29m

3 PM

0h 30m

5 PM

0h 32m

8 PM

0h 26m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel between Lamar and Pine, Pennsylvania, this 17.8-mile transit is a straightforward trip that takes roughly 27 minutes. Since the entire journey stays within the Northeast region, you will find it manageable as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You won't need to worry much about your budget, as the fuel cost for this stretch is approximately $3. Because there are no required stops along the way, it is an efficient route for getting from point A to point B without unnecessary delays. This drive serves as a practical connection for those navigating local Pennsylvania roads.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you alert rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will navigate a series of back roads, including Nittany Valley Drive, Long Run Road, and the Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway. With a highway share of 0%, this route relies entirely on local infrastructure, meaning you should prepare for a more tactile driving experience. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so you will be actively engaged with the steering wheel throughout the entire 27-minute duration. It is a classic local transit that demands your attention to the road's curves.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Nittany Valley Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lamar, PA to Pine, PA is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lamar, PA to Pine, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Nittany Valley Drive	—	—
Long Run Road	—	—
Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway	—	—
Appalachian Thwy	—	—
Appalachian Thruway	—	—
McElhattan	—	—
Reservior Road	—	—
Shoemaker Road	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Nittany Valley Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lamar, PA and Pine, PA.

1

Start on Bletz Road

115 ft · 12 sec · Bletz Road

2

Turn sharp left onto Nittany Valley Drive

5.7 mi · 9 min · Nittany Valley Drive

3

Turn right onto Long Run Road

344 ft · 7 sec · Long Run Road

4

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 40 sec

5

Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

5.7 mi · 6 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

6

Continue on Appalachian Thwy

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Appalachian Thwy

7

Continue on Appalachian Thruway

3.0 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Thruway

8

Take the exit slight right toward McElhattan, Woolrich

0.2 mi · 31 sec · McElhattan, Woolrich

9

Turn right onto Reservior Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Reservior Road

10

Turn slight left onto Shoemaker Road

194 ft · 5 sec · Shoemaker Road

11

Continue on Pine Mountain Road

2.5 mi · 5 min · Pine Mountain Road

12

Keep slight right to continue on Pine Mountain Road

66 ft · 2 sec · Pine Mountain Road

13

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.95 one way

$5.90 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$3.23	$6.46
premium	$4.93	$3.45	$6.90
diesel	$5.61	$3.93	$7.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.3	$1.87	$0.85
Efficient EV	4.5	$1.56	$0.71
EV Truck/SUV	7.1	$2.49	$1.14

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lamar, PA

Afternoon in Lamar on Thursday

Local time

12:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pine, PA

Afternoon in Pine on Thursday

Local time

12:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

1 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

27m 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 Lamar, PA to Pine, PA covers 17.8 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Nittany Valley Drive, Long Run Road, Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from Lamar, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.95 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 Lamar, PA to Pine, PA is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lamar, PA to Pine, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Lamar, PA to Pine, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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