How far is Germany, PA from Ernest, PA?

The driving distance from Germany, PA to Ernest, PA is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
29.08 mi
00h 39m
Flight
17.96 mi
28.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.96 mi
Kilometers
28.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.08 mi
Kilometers
46.8 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ernest
Sat, Apr 18, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Germany
Sat, Apr 18, 3:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Germany
2026-04-18T02:18
Arrive Ernest
Sat, Apr 18, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Germany
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
Homer City
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Germany
14.5 mi
00h 19m
To Ernest
14.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Germany and Ernest.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Germany and Ernest.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    747 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · William Penn Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Snyder Lane

    3083 ft · 2 min · Snyder Lane

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Indiana Highway

    16.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 110 West: Creekside

    2904 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto 3rd Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Germany and Ernest.

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Highway
16.6 mi · 57%
William Penn Highway
5.56 mi · 19%
PA 110 West
4 mi · 14%
Snyder Lane
0.58 mi · 2%
3rd Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Indiana Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto Indiana Highway

16.6 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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homer City
00h 19m from Germany
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Germany and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ernest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Germany to Ernest?

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 14.5 miles from Germany and 14.5 miles from Ernest.

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 11.1 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Germany and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ernest.

Stop Ideas Near Homer City

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

31 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

31 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

42 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

64 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Germany and Ernest. Straight-line distance: 17.96 mi (28.91 km).

Germany

#1 Germany

Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania

Population2,737
Coordinates40.4203500, -79.1167000
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ernest

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population431
Coordinates40.6781200, -79.1617000
Altitude362
CountryUnited States
Start: Germany (-79.1167, 40.42035)
End: Ernest (-79.1617, 40.67812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
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.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.88 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.34
2.04 gal · 7.76 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.17 $8.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.69 $9.38
Premium $4.95 $5.05 $10.11
Diesel $5.98 $6.10 $12.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Germany and Ernest. The current time is 02:18:11.

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.