How far is Centre Hall, PA from Briarly, PA?

The driving distance from Centre Hall, PA to Briarly, PA is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
15.88 mi
00h 31m
Flight
10.99 mi
17.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.99 mi
Kilometers
17.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.88 mi
Kilometers
25.55 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Briarly
Sun, Apr 19, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Centre Hall
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centre Hall
2026-04-19T03:14
Arrive Briarly
Sun, Apr 19, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Centre Hall
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
Bellefonte
PA

County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Centre Hall
8 mi
00h 15m
To Briarly
8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centre Hall and Briarly.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miles Alley

    18 m · 6 sec · North Miles Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Decator Alley

    67 m · 18 sec · Decator Alley

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Pennsylvania Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Axemann Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Axemann Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Mill Street

    656 ft · 26 sec · Mill Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Water Street

    60 m · 6 sec · South Water Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Willowbank Street

    1432 ft · 37 sec · Willowbank Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    3006 ft · 1 min · West Water Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Buffalo Run Road

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Buffalo Run Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Run Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Buffalo Run Road
6.48 mi · 41%
Axemann Road
3.71 mi · 23%
North Pennsylvania Avenue
2.52 mi · 16%
South Main Street
2.11 mi · 13%
West Water Street
0.57 mi · 4%
Willowbank Street
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Buffalo Run Road

Turn straight onto 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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
11 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellefonte
00h 15m from Centre Hall
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Centre Hall and Rain Showers near Briarly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Centre Hall to Briarly?

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Centre Hall and 8 miles from Briarly.

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

The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellefonte

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bellefonte, 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 Bellefonte.

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Lewistown

40 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Tyrone

47 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

69 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centre Hall and Briarly. Straight-line distance: 10.99 mi (17.69 km).

Centre Hall

#1 Centre Hall

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,216
Coordinates40.8475600, -77.6861100
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
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#2 Briarly

Briarly is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8508900, -77.8963900
Altitude307
CountryUnited States
Start: Centre Hall (-77.68611, 40.84756)
End: Briarly (-77.89639, 40.85089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.29 $4.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.58 $5.15
Premium $4.95 $2.77 $5.55
Diesel $5.98 $3.35 $6.70

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 Centre Hall and Briarly. The current time is 03:14:00.

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.