Origin
Cranberry, PA
Late night in Cranberry on Thursday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cranberry, PA to Shickshinny, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cranberry, PA
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Shickshinny, PA
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Trip Overview
This 21.7-mile drive from Cranberry, PA to Shickshinny, PA is a quick trip, estimated to take just 38 minutes. It's an ideal one-day excursion, perfect for a short hop between locations within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. The route utilizes State Route 93 and Pond Hill Road, with a portion on the Berwick Hazleton Highway. Expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this journey. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience rather than a high-speed transit. You won't need to break this trip up, and its brevity allows for a flexible schedule.
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
10.8 miles from Cranberry, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 18% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on the Berwick Hazleton Highway. As you travel, you'll navigate a mix of road types, transitioning from more direct highway segments to winding local roads. This means you'll be actively steering and adjusting your speed more often than on a typical interstate trip. Prepare for a driving personality that demands attention and rewards it with a sense of connection to the local landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Berwick Hazleton Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Harwood Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Harwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (PA 239 / Hobbie Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.7 miles (PA 239 / Wapwallopen Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Harwood Road
Turn left onto Harwood Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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PA 239 / Hobbie Road
Turn sharp right onto PA 239 / Hobbie Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
PA 239 / Wapwallopen Road
Turn left onto PA 239 / Wapwallopen Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
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PA 239 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 239 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 11; PA 239 / South Main Street
Turn right onto US 11; PA 239 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Berwick Hazleton Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| State Route 93 | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Pond Hill Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Wapwallopen Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Susquehanna Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Ruckle Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hobbie Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Berwick Hazleton Highway
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cranberry, PA and Shickshinny, PA.
1
Start on Old Cranberry Road
408 ft
·
23 sec
·
Old Cranberry Road
2
Turn left onto Harwood Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Harwood Road
3
Continue on South Broad Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broad Street
4
Turn straight onto PA 93
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Susquehanna Boulevard
5
Continue on PA 93
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Valmont Parkway
6
Continue on PA 93
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 93
7
Continue on PA 93
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Berwick Hazleton Highway
8
Turn sharp right onto PA 239
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hobbie Road
9
Turn left onto PA 239
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Wapwallopen Road
10
Continue on PA 239
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ruckle Hill Road
11
Continue on PA 239
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pond Hill Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto PA 239
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn right onto US 11; PA 239
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
US 11
Trip Plan
Given its short 38-minute duration, this route from Cranberry to Shickshinny offers great flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after a relaxed breakfast. The total fuel cost is estimated at a low $4, so don't worry about frequent refueling stops. The longest stretch without significant turns is 4.6 miles on the Berwick Hazleton Highway, so keep that in mind if you prefer to maintain a steady speed for a bit. Pay close attention to State Route 93 and Pond Hill Road, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and potentially varying road conditions.
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 10.8 miles from Cranberry, PA, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.6 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 21.7 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.8 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shickshinny, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Cranberry, PA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cranberry, PA
This is one driving day of about 21.7 miles and 38m.
At 21.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Berwick Hazleton Highway for about 4.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.8 mi from Cranberry, PA · 18m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.8 miles from Cranberry, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shickshinny, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Shickshinny, 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
$3.60 one way
$7.20 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Shickshinny, PA
Late night in Shickshinny on Thursday
Local time
1:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 Cranberry, PA to Shickshinny, PA covers 21.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Berwick Hazleton Highway, State Route 93, Pond Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Cranberry, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.60 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 straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Harwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.9 miles (PA 239 / Hobbie Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.7 miles (PA 239 / Wapwallopen Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Cranberry, PA to Shickshinny, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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