How far is Briarly, PA from Bellefonte, PA?

The driving distance from Briarly, PA to Bellefonte, PA is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.86 mi
00h 14m
Flight
7.53 mi
12.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.53 mi
Kilometers
12.12 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.86 mi
Kilometers
12.65 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellefonte
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM EDT
Return by in Briarly
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Briarly
2026-04-19T05:59
Arrive Bellefonte
Sun, Apr 19, 6:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Briarly
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Stevens
PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Briarly
3.9 mi
00h 07m
To Bellefonte
3.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Briarly and Bellefonte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Briarly and Bellefonte.

  1. 1

    Start on Buffalo Run Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Buffalo Run Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Water Street

    3006 ft · 1 min · West Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Willowbank Street

    1630 ft · 41 sec · Willowbank Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Stoney Batter

    765 ft · 18 sec · Stoney Batter

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Spring Street

    1399 ft · 54 sec · South Spring Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    154 m · 19 sec · West Howard Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Howard Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Briarly and Bellefonte.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Buffalo Run Road
6.48 mi · 82%
West Water Street
0.57 mi · 7%
Willowbank Street
0.31 mi · 4%
South Spring Street
0.27 mi · 3%
Stoney Batter
0.14 mi · 2%
West Howard Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Buffalo Run Road

Start on Buffalo Run Road

6.48 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stevens
00h 07m from Briarly
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Briarly and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bellefonte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Briarly to Bellefonte?

The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Stevens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Briarly and 3.9 miles from Bellefonte.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Briarly and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bellefonte.

Stop Ideas Near Stevens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stevens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stevens.

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Lewistown

40 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

42 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

48 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

64 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Briarly and Bellefonte. Straight-line distance: 7.53 mi (12.12 km).

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#1 Briarly

Briarly is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8508900, -77.8963900
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Bellefonte

#2 Bellefonte

County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,188
Coordinates40.9133900, -77.7783300
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo Run Road (-77.896387, 40.850872)
End: North Allegheny Street (-77.778368, 40.913359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.05 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.29
0.56 gal · 2.1 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.14 $2.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.29 $2.58
Premium $4.95 $1.39 $2.77
Diesel $5.98 $1.67 $3.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Briarly and Bellefonte. The current time is 05:59:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.