Origin
Vernon, PA
Morning in Vernon on Saturday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vernon, PA to Brookside, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernon, PA
Haneul Trac
Brookside, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Vernon to Brookside is 12.6 miles and takes about 22 minutes via PA 292 and Tunkhannock Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward journey. It’s a good option if you’re looking for a quick transition between two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this drive for its simplicity and minimal impact on your overall travel schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 31% on highways. You'll encounter stretches on PA 292, Tunkhannock Highway, and Bridge Street. The longest continuous segment you’ll navigate is about 4 miles on PA 292, providing a decent run on a single road. Expect the road conditions to vary, transitioning between potentially faster highway sections and more localized routes as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 292 is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 292.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Vernon, PA to Brookside, PA is easy. At 22m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 292): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.6 miles (Marcy 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 292
Turn sharp right onto PA 292
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
12.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Marcy Road
Turn right onto Marcy Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 292 | 4 mi | 7m |
| Tunkhannock Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Bridge Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Hunter Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| School House Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marcy Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 292
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon, PA and Brookside, PA.
1
Start on School House Road
48 ft
·
6 sec
·
School House Road
2
Turn sharp right onto PA 292
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 292
3
Continue on PA 29
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Tunkhannock Highway
4
Continue on PA 29
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Highway
5
Continue on PA 29
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Tunkhannock Highway
6
Continue on PA 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on PA 29
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Bridge Street
8
Turn right onto Marcy Road
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
Marcy Road
9
Arrive at destination
Marcy Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Brookside, PA
Morning in Brookside on Saturday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
1 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
22m 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 Vernon, PA to Brookside, PA covers 12.6 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 292, Tunkhannock Highway, Bridge Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.3 miles from Vernon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.09 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 Vernon, PA to Brookside, PA is easy. At 22m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 292): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.6 miles (Marcy Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Vernon, PA to Brookside, 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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