Origin
Christleys Mills, PA
Afternoon in Christleys Mills on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Christleys Mills, PA to Seven Fields, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
45m
Distance
34.6 mi
56 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seven Fields, PA
Juliano Astc
Trip Overview
The drive from Christleys Mills, PA to Seven Fields, PA covers 34.6 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 79, New Castle Road, Mars Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.6 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.74 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
17.3 miles from Christleys Mills, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 34.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and New Castle Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.6 miles on I 79.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and New Castle Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near PA 108 / New Castle Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 34.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (PA 108 / New Castle Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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PA 108 / New Castle Street
Turn right onto PA 108 / New Castle Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
5.8 mi into trip
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~10m in
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I 79
Merge onto I 79
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
31.4 mi into trip
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~37m in
Take the exit toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 78-77
Toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
9
32 mi into trip
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~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 78
Toward US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars
5
32.4 mi into trip
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~39m in
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PA 228 / Mars Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 228 / Mars Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Christleys Mills, PA and Seven Fields, PA, road signs point toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mars.
Cranberry
31.4 mi in
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~37m
Pennsylvania Turnpike
31.4 mi in
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~37m
Mars
32 mi in
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~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 25.6 mi | 27m |
| New Castle Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Mars Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| New Castle Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mercer Road | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Hillmont Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 25.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Christleys Mills, PA and Seven Fields, PA.
1
Start on North Creek Road
27 ft
·
6 sec
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North Creek Road
2
Continue on North Creek
211 ft
·
14 sec
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North Creek
3
Turn left onto PA 258
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
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Mercer Road
4
Continue on PA 258
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Turn right onto PA 108
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Castle Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on PA 108
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
New Castle Road
7
Take the ramp onto 105
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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105
8
Merge onto I 79
26 mi
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27 min
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I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 78-77
Toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 78
Toward US 19, PA 228: Cranberry, Mars
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
At end of road, turn left onto PA 228
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Mars Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on PA 228
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mars Road
Toward PA 228 East: Seven Fields, Mars
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Franklin Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Franklin Road
14
Turn right onto Hillmont Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Hillmont Drive
15
Continue on Mars Crider Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Mars Crider Road
16
Arrive at destination
Mars Crider Road
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 17.3 miles from Christleys Mills, PA, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.6 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 34.6 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.3 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seven Fields, 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 34.6 miles and 45m.
At 34.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 25.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from Christleys Mills, PA · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Christleys Mills, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Seven Fields, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Seven Fields, 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
$5.74 one way
$11.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Seven Fields, PA
Afternoon in Seven Fields on Wednesday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
5 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
45m 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 Seven Fields, PA covers 34.6 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 79, New Castle Road, Mars Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 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 $5.74 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 34.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (PA 108 / New Castle Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Christleys Mills, PA and Seven Fields, PA, road signs point toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mars.
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