How far is Tamaqua, PA from Beckville, PA?

The driving distance from Tamaqua, PA to Beckville, PA is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
20.54 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.06 mi
25.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.06 mi
Kilometers
25.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.54 mi
Kilometers
33.05 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Tamaqua
Thu, Apr 16, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tamaqua
2026-04-16T04:02
Arrive Beckville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tamaqua
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
New Philadelphia
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Tamaqua
10.3 mi
00h 17m
To Beckville
10.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tamaqua and Beckville.

  1. 1

    Start on Mauch Chunk Street

    582 ft · 29 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Pine Street

    149 m · 21 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    2908 ft · 2 min · East Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    13.4 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Coal Street

    1081 ft · 19 sec · Coal Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Weigand Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Weigand Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    2028 ft · 41 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1089 ft · 16 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 61 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    532 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Pottsville Street

    3152 ft · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Sillyman Street

    1281 ft · 26 sec · North Sillyman Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Gordon Nagle Trail

    1848 ft · 42 sec · Gordon Nagle Trail

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Beckville Road

    743 ft · 33 sec · Beckville Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beckville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tamaqua 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 61 South
2.94 mi · 14%
Weigand Boulevard
1.13 mi · 5%
Pottsville Street
0.6 mi · 3%
East Broad Street
0.55 mi · 3%
Mauch Chunk Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Gordon Nagle Trail
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

13.4 mi · 00h 22m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Philadelphia
00h 17m from Tamaqua
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tamaqua and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Beckville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tamaqua to Beckville?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

New Philadelphia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Tamaqua and 10.3 miles from Beckville.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tamaqua and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Beckville.

Stop Ideas Near New Philadelphia

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

52 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

62 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Lancaster station

76 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tamaqua and Beckville. Straight-line distance: 16.06 mi (25.84 km).

Tamaqua

#1 Tamaqua

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population6,633
Coordinates40.7973100, -75.9693700
Altitude247
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: Tamaqua (-75.96937, 40.79731)
End: Beckville (-76.19717, 40.64176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.31 $6.62
Premium $4.95 $3.57 $7.13
Diesel $5.98 $4.31 $8.61

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 Tamaqua and Beckville. The current time is 04:02:55.

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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.