Origin
Tamaqua, PA
Morning in Tamaqua on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tamaqua, PA to Beckville, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tamaqua, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Tamaqua, PA to Beckville, PA covers 20.5 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 209, Route 61 South, Weigand Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on US 209. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 20.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 209 and Route 61 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.4 miles on US 209.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 209 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 209 and Route 61 South. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pine Street.
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 35m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pine Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 209 / East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (US 209 / Coal Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pine Street
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 209 / East Broad Street
Turn right onto US 209 / East Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 209 / Coal Street
Turn left onto US 209 / Coal Street
Navigation decision point
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
PA 901 / North Sillyman Street
Turn right onto PA 901 / North Sillyman Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Beckville Road
Turn sharp left onto Beckville Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 209 | 13.4 mi | 22m |
| Route 61 South | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Weigand Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Pottsville Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Broad Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mauch Chunk Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Gordon Nagle Trail | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Sillyman Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 209
— 13.4 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tamaqua, PA and Beckville, PA.
1
Start on PA 309
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mauch Chunk Street
2
Turn sharp right onto Pine Street
489 ft
·
20 sec
·
Pine Street
3
Turn right onto US 209
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broad Street
4
Turn left onto US 209
13 mi
·
22 min
·
US 209
5
Turn left onto US 209
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Coal Street
6
Turn right onto US 209
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Weigand Boulevard
7
Continue on US 209
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Mauch Chunk Street
8
Turn left onto PA 61
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
9
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
10
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
12
Turn straight onto PA 183
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Street
13
Turn right onto PA 901
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
14
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
15
Turn sharp left onto Beckville Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Beckville Road
16
Arrive at destination
Beckville Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Beckville, PA
Morning in Beckville on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
2 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
35m 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 Tamaqua, PA to Beckville, PA covers 20.5 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 209, Route 61 South, Weigand Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Tamaqua, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.40 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 35m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pine Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.2 miles (US 209 / East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (US 209 / Coal Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Tamaqua, PA to Beckville, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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