How far is East Franklin, PA from Beckville, PA?

The driving distance from East Franklin, PA to Beckville, PA is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
15.92 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.32 mi
19.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.32 mi
Kilometers
19.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.92 mi
Kilometers
25.62 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in East Franklin
Thu, Apr 16, 12:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Franklin
2026-04-15T23:06
Arrive Beckville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Franklin
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
Zerbe
PA

Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From East Franklin
8 mi
00h 13m
To Beckville
8 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Franklin and Beckville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Franklin and Beckville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bunting Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bunting Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Gordon Nagle Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Beckville Road

    743 ft · 33 sec · Beckville Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beckville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Franklin and Beckville.

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
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gordon Nagle Trail
3.66 mi · 23%
Bunting Street
1.52 mi · 10%
Pottsville Minersville Highway
0.85 mi · 5%
Beckville Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

9.74 mi · 00h 17m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zerbe
00h 13m from East Franklin
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beckville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Franklin to Beckville?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Zerbe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from East Franklin and 8 miles from Beckville.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:36 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Franklin and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beckville.

Stop Ideas Near Zerbe

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

61 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

61 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

62 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

63 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Franklin and Beckville. Straight-line distance: 12.32 mi (19.82 km).

East Franklin

#1 East Franklin

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Population3,804
Coordinates40.6212000, -76.4305100
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
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#2 Beckville

Beckville is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6417600, -76.1971700
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: East Franklin (-76.43051, 40.6212)
End: Beckville (-76.19717, 40.64176)

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
2.13 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.58
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between East Franklin and Beckville. The current time is 23:06:45.

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.