Origin
President, PA
Morning in President on Saturday
Local time
10:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
36.8 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
President, PA
Gene Samit
Barkeyville, PA
Jack Pace
President, PA to Barkeyville, PA is 36.8 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Richard Frame Memorial Highway and US 62, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward, single-day journey. It's a practical route for those looking for a relatively short trip with minimal time commitment. You'll encounter a mix of highway and local road driving, making it an easy addition to a larger travel plan or a quick local excursion.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 36.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 36.8-mile trip, with about 27% of the route on highways like the Richard Frame Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 11.5 miles on the Richard Frame Memorial Highway. This drive isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; instead, it's characterized by frequent turns and changes in road type as you transition between the highway segments and local roads like US 62 and Allegheny Boulevard. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged.
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 around 10.4 miles in near US 62 / East 2nd Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (US 62 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (US 62 / Petroleum Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (US 62; PA 8 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto US 62 / East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 62 / Petroleum Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 62; PA 8 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 62; US 322; PA 8 / Liberty Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 62; PA 8 / 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Frame Memorial Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| US 62 | 9.9 mi | 15m |
| Allegheny Boulevard | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Pittsburgh Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| 15th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Liberty Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East Front Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between President, PA and Barkeyville, PA.
Start on President Village Road
Turn right onto US 62
At end of road, turn right onto US 62
Continue on US 62
Continue on US 62
Turn right onto US 62
Turn left onto US 62; PA 8
Continue on US 62; PA 8
Turn right onto US 62; US 322; PA 8
Turn left onto US 62; PA 8
Continue on PA 8
Continue on PA 8
Continue on PA 8
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.4 mi from President, PA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from President, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Barkeyville, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.10 one way
$12.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in President on Saturday
Local time
10:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Barkeyville on Saturday
Local time
10:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
45°F
Franklin, PA
18 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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