Origin
Polk, PA
Morning in Polk on Saturday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Polk, PA to Barkeyville, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Polk, PA
Haneul Trac
Barkeyville, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Polk, PA to Barkeyville, PA is 16.8 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Richard Frame Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically in Pennsylvania. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a straightforward journey for a quick transit. It's an ideal route if you're looking for a minimal travel time between these two points with very little time commitment. Given its brevity, you'll likely find it easy to fit into any schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway stretches to speak of. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads, including Richard Frame Memorial Highway, Polk Cutoff, and Pittsburgh Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 11.5 miles on Richard Frame Memorial Highway. While the drive is short, be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction, which is typical of local road networks. It's less about steady cruising and more about actively managing your course through Pennsylvania's local terrain.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Richard Frame Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Sandy Creek Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Polk, PA to Barkeyville, PA is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Sandy Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (PA 8 / Pittsburgh Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sandy Creek Road
Turn right onto Sandy Creek Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
PA 8 / Pittsburgh Road
Turn right onto PA 8 / Pittsburgh Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Frame Memorial Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Polk Cutoff | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Pittsburgh Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sandy Creek Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
— 11.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polk, PA and Barkeyville, PA.
1
Start on US 62
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Sandy Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Sandy Creek Road
3
Continue on Polk Cutoff
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Polk Cutoff
4
Turn right onto PA 8
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pittsburgh Road
5
Continue on PA 8
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
6
Continue on PA 8
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Arrive at destination
PA 8
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.79 one way
$5.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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.
Destination
Barkeyville, PA
Morning in Barkeyville on Saturday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
14 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
24m 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 Polk, PA to Barkeyville, PA covers 16.8 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richard Frame Memorial Highway, Polk Cutoff, Pittsburgh Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Polk, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.79 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 Polk, PA to Barkeyville, PA is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Sandy Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (PA 8 / Pittsburgh Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Polk, PA to Barkeyville, 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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