Origin
Christleys Mills, PA
Afternoon in Christleys Mills on Wednesday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Christleys Mills, PA to Muddy Creek, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muddy Creek, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Christleys Mills, PA to Muddy Creek, PA covers 9.4 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Centreville Pike, William Flinn Highway, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on Centreville Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
4.7 miles from Christleys Mills, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 9.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Centreville Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,389 ft
1,160 ft
Total Climb
542 ft
Total Descent
487 ft
Highest Point
1,389 ft
~2 mi in
Elevation Range
229 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Creek.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Christleys Mills, PA to Muddy Creek, PA is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Creek): Navigation decision point; near the start (PA 258 / Mercer Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (PA 8 / William Flinn Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Creek
Continue onto North Creek
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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PA 258 / Mercer Road
Turn left onto PA 258 / Mercer Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 8 / William Flinn Highway
Turn straight onto PA 8 / William Flinn Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Centreville Pike | 4 mi | 5m |
| William Flinn Highway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Mercer Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North Creek | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Euclid Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Creek Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Centreville Pike
— 4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Christleys Mills, PA and Muddy Creek, PA.
1
Start on North Creek Road
27 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Creek Road
2
Continue on North Creek
211 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Creek
3
Turn left onto PA 258
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Mercer Road
4
Continue on PA 258
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on PA 173
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Centreville Pike
6
Turn slight right
323 ft
·
5 sec
7
Turn straight onto PA 8
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
William Flinn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn slight left onto PA 138
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
Euclid Road
9
Arrive at destination
PA 138
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.7 miles from Christleys Mills, PA, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 9 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.7 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Muddy Creek, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Have your navigation ready before leaving Christleys Mills, PA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Christleys Mills, PA
This is one driving day of about 9.4 miles and 14m.
At 9.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Centreville Pike for about 4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.7 mi from Christleys Mills, PA · 8m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.7 miles from Christleys Mills, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Muddy Creek, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Muddy Creek, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Muddy Creek, PA
Afternoon in Muddy Creek on Wednesday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Christleys Mills, PA to Muddy Creek, PA covers 9.4 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Centreville Pike, William Flinn Highway, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Christleys Mills, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Christleys Mills, PA to Muddy Creek, PA is easy. At 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Creek): Navigation decision point; near the start (PA 258 / Mercer Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (PA 8 / William Flinn Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Christleys Mills, PA to Muddy Creek, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,160 ft to 1,389 ft elevation with about 542 ft of total climbing.
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