Origin
North Buffalo, PA
Evening in North Buffalo on Friday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Buffalo, PA to Girty, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 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 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Buffalo, PA
Jack Pace
Girty, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
North Buffalo, PA to Girty, PA is 29.8 miles and takes about 44 minutes via 1st Street/Dime Road/Main Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local journey. Expect a trip with frequent turns and a relaxed pace, ideal for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay. It's a simple point-to-point drive, perfect for a leisurely afternoon or as a connector between other local points of interest.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll be navigating a series of local roads rather than long stretches of highway. With only a 9% highway share, much of your time will be spent on 1st Street, Dime Road, and Main Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.7 miles on 1st Street, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. This route prioritizes local navigation over high-speed travel, making it feel more like a connected series of town roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
1st Street is the longest continuous segment at about 9.7 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 PA 128 / Cadogan Slate Lick Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 9 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 (PA 128 / Cadogan Slate Lick Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.7 miles (PA 128 / Prospect Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (PA 56; PA 66): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 128 / Cadogan Slate Lick Road
Turn sharp left onto PA 128 / Cadogan Slate Lick Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 128 / Prospect Avenue
Turn left onto PA 128 / Prospect Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
PA 56; PA 66
Turn left onto PA 56; PA 66
Navigation decision point
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
PA 56 / 1st Street
Turn left onto PA 56 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
28.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Girty Road
Turn left onto Girty Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| Dime Road | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| PA 56 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Ford City Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Girty Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Hill Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
1st Street
— 9.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Buffalo, PA and Girty, PA.
1
Start on Boarts Road
76 ft
·
10 sec
·
Boarts Road
2
Turn sharp left onto PA 128
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Cadogan Slate Lick Road
3
Continue on PA 128
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto PA 128
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Prospect Avenue
5
Continue on PA 128
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Ford City Road
6
Turn slight right onto Hill Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hill Street
7
Turn straight onto Pleasantview Drive
481 ft
·
23 sec
·
Pleasantview Drive
8
Turn right onto PA 66
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto PA 66 ALT
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Dime Road
10
Turn left onto PA 56; PA 66
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 56; PA 66
11
Turn left onto PA 56
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
1st Street
12
Turn left onto Girty Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Girty Road
13
Turn right onto Girty Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Girty Drive
14
Turn right onto Crooked Creek Road
182 ft
·
8 sec
·
Crooked Creek Road
15
Arrive at destination
Crooked Creek Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
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
Girty, PA
Evening in Girty on Friday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
26 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
44m 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 North Buffalo, PA to Girty, PA covers 29.8 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Street, Dime Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from North Buffalo, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.94 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 44m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 128 / Cadogan Slate Lick Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.7 miles (PA 128 / Prospect Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (PA 56; PA 66): Navigation decision point.
The route from North Buffalo, PA to Girty, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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