Origin
State College, PA
Late night in State College on Friday
Local time
1:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from State College, PA to Briarly, PA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
14m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
State College, PA
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Briarly, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from State College, PA to Briarly, PA covers 6.7 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fox Hollow Road, Bernel Road, Porter Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.8 miles on Fox Hollow Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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 14m drive with frequent turns across 6.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fox Hollow Road is the longest continuous segment at about 1.8 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 26 / East Beaver Avenue.
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 14m drive. You will face about 4 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 26 / East Beaver Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Porter Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (Bernel Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 26 / East Beaver Avenue
Turn right onto PA 26 / East Beaver Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Porter Road
Turn left onto Porter Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
4.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Bernel Road
Turn left onto Bernel Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
PA 550 / Buffalo Run Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 550 / Buffalo Run Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Hollow Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Bernel Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Porter Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Fox Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East College Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Beaver Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Buffalo Run Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fox Hollow Road
— 1.8 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College, PA and Briarly, PA.
1
Start on South Allen Street
77 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Allen Street
2
Turn right onto PA 26
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Beaver Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 26
515 ft
·
18 sec
·
High Street
4
Continue on PA 26
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East College Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Porter Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Porter Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Fox Hollow Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Fox Hollow Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Fox Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fox Hill Road
8
Turn left onto Bernel Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bernel Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto PA 550
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Buffalo Run Road
10
Arrive at destination
PA 550
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.22 | $2.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Briarly, PA
Late night in Briarly on Friday
Local time
1:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
3 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
14m 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 State College, PA to Briarly, PA covers 6.7 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fox Hollow Road, Bernel Road, Porter Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from State College, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.11 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 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 26 / East Beaver Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Porter Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (Bernel Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from State College, PA to Briarly, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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