Origin
Leisenring, PA
Afternoon in Leisenring on Saturday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leisenring, PA to Palmer, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
22.7 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palmer, PA
Nothing Ahead
Trip Overview
The drive from Leisenring, PA to Palmer, PA covers 22.7 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on University Drive, McClellandtown Road, Croushore Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on University Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Drive | 9 mi | 10m |
| McClellandtown Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| Croushore Road | 1.6 mi | 6m |
| Ball Hill Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Arch Bridge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Palmer Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Sr3013 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
University Drive
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leisenring, PA and Palmer, PA.
1
Start on Leisenring Vanderbilt Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Leisenring Vanderbilt Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Crawford Avenue
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Crawford Avenue
3
Turn right onto Arch Bridge Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Arch Bridge Road
4
Turn right onto US 119
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
University Drive
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
162 ft
·
7 sec
7
Turn left onto PA 21
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
McClellandtown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto High Street
428 ft
·
21 sec
·
High Street
10
Continue on Corob Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Corob Street
11
Turn right onto PA 166
166 ft
·
3 sec
·
Edenborn Road
12
Continue on PA 166
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ball Hill Road
13
Turn left onto Sr3013
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sr3013
14
Continue on Palmer Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
15
Turn right onto Croushore Road
1.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Croushore Road
16
Turn right onto Tank Hill Road
199 ft
·
8 sec
·
Tank Hill Road
17
Arrive at destination
Tank Hill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Crawford Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West Crawford Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward PA 21
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 21
4
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
PA 21 / McClellandtown Road
Turn left onto PA 21 / McClellandtown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.76 one way
$7.53 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Palmer, PA
Afternoon in Palmer on Saturday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
34 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
43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
22.7 mi in 43m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on University Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Crawford Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 22.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (West Crawford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on University Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Crawford Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Fort Necessity National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Palmer, PA before heading back.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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