How far is Elkland, PA from Potter Brook, PA?

The driving distance from Elkland, PA to Potter Brook, PA is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.61 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.85 mi
25.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.85 mi
Kilometers
25.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.61 mi
Kilometers
26.73 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Potter Brook
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 PM EDT
Return by in Elkland
Thu, Apr 16, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkland
2026-04-15T23:13
Arrive Potter Brook
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

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

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Elkland
8.3 mi
00h 14m
To Potter Brook
8.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elkland and Potter Brook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elkland and Potter Brook.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Route 49

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Route 49

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    9.8 mi · 18 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkland and Potter Brook.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
4 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
10.8 mi · 65%
Route 49
5.76 mi · 35%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Continue on East Main Street

9.83 mi · 00h 18m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield
00h 14m from Elkland
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elkland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Potter Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elkland to Potter Brook?

The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Elkland and 8.3 miles from Potter Brook.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elkland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Potter Brook.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkland and Potter Brook. Straight-line distance: 15.85 mi (25.51 km).

Elkland

#1 Elkland

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,724
Coordinates41.9861800, -77.3108100
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
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#2 Potter Brook

Potter Brook is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9134000, -77.6033200
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: Elkland (-77.31081, 41.98618)
End: Potter Brook (-77.60332, 41.9134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.22 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.82
1.18 gal · 4.44 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.41 $4.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.71 $5.43
Premium $4.95 $2.92 $5.85
Diesel $5.98 $3.53 $7.06

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 Elkland and Potter Brook. The current time is 23:13:04.

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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.