How far is Ernest, PA from Germany, PA?
The driving distance from Ernest, PA to Germany, PA is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ernest and Germany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ernest and Germany.
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Start on 3rd Street
105 m · 15 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 119 South: Blairsville
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Old William Penn Highway
1433 ft · 32 sec · Old William Penn Highway
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Turn left onto US 22 East: Ebensburg
2745 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit right
997 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ernest and Germany.
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.
US 119 South
Merge slight left
17 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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ernest and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Germany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ernest to Germany?
The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Homer City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Ernest and 13.9 miles from Germany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ernest and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Germany.
Stop Ideas Near Homer City
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 Homer City.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ernest and Germany. Straight-line distance: 17.96 mi (28.91 km).
#1 Ernest
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 431 |
| Coordinates | 40.6781200, -79.1617000 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Germany
Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,737 |
| Coordinates | 40.4203500, -79.1167000 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: PA 259 (-79.116993, 40.420322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
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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