How far is Beckville, PA from Tamaqua, PA?
The driving distance from Beckville, PA to Tamaqua, PA is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beckville and Tamaqua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beckville and Tamaqua.
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Start on Beckville Road
32 m · 5 sec · Beckville Road
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Continue on Beckville Road
638 ft · 34 sec · Beckville Road
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Turn sharp right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
1848 ft · 35 sec · Gordon Nagle Trail
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Continue on North Sillyman Street
1281 ft · 33 sec · North Sillyman Street
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Turn left onto Pottsville Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn left onto Route 61 South
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
797 ft · 16 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mauch Chunk Street
2028 ft · 34 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
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Continue on Weigand Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Weigand Boulevard
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Turn left onto Coal Street
1081 ft · 22 sec · Coal Street
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Turn right onto Pike Street
653 ft · 14 sec · Pike Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on Valley Street
11.2 mi · 19 min · Valley Street
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Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
5 m · 1 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckville and Tamaqua.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Valley Street
Continue on Valley Street
11.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Beckville and Partly Sunny near Tamaqua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beckville to Tamaqua?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Beckville and 8.9 miles from Tamaqua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Beckville and Partly Sunny near Tamaqua.
Stop Ideas Near New Philadelphia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Philadelphia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beckville and Tamaqua. Straight-line distance: 16.06 mi (25.84 km).
#1 Beckville
Beckville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6417600, -76.1971700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tamaqua
Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,633 |
| Coordinates | 40.7973100, -75.9693700 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mauch Chunk Street (-75.969404, 40.797314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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