Origin
Emlenton, PA
Morning in Emlenton on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emlenton, PA to Sugarcreek, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emlenton, PA
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Sugarcreek, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Emlenton, PA to Sugarcreek, PA covers 31 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Richard Frame Memorial Highway, Keystone Shortway, PA 308 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on Richard Frame Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 31 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Richard Frame Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 38; PA 208 / 5th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 38; PA 208 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (PA 38; PA 208 / Emlenton Clintonville Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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PA 38; PA 208 / 5th Street
Turn left onto PA 38; PA 208 / 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 38; PA 208 / Emlenton Clintonville Road
Turn right onto PA 38; PA 208 / Emlenton Clintonville Road
Navigation decision point
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 308: Clintonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PA 308: Clintonville
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 62; PA 8 / Liberty Street
Turn right onto US 62; PA 8 / Liberty Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
26.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 322 / 13th Street
Turn left onto US 322 / 13th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Frame Memorial Highway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Keystone Shortway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| PA 308 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| 15th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Pittsburgh Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Emlenton Clintonville Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Grant Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Twenty-Eighth Division Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emlenton, PA and Sugarcreek, PA.
1
Start on PA 38; PA 208
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto PA 38; PA 208
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
5th Street
3
Turn right onto PA 38; PA 208
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Emlenton Clintonville Road
4
Turn left onto PA 38
393 ft
·
7 sec
·
PA 38
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
6
Merge onto I 80
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Shortway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward PA 308: Clintonville
8
Keep slight right at fork
134 ft
·
5 sec
Toward PA 308: Clintonville
9
Turn right onto PA 308
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 308
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
11
Merge onto PA 8
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
12
Continue on PA 8
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on PA 8
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 62; PA 8
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Liberty Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 322
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
13th Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 322
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Meadville Pike
17
Turn left onto Grant Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grant Street
18
Continue on US 322
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
19
Turn slight left onto Sugarcreek Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sugarcreek Drive
20
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
this road
21
Continue on Sugarcreek Drive
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Sugarcreek Drive
22
Turn slight left onto Causeway Drive
63 ft
·
2 sec
·
Causeway Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Causeway Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Emlenton, PA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Emlenton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sugarcreek, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sugarcreek, 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
$5.14 one way
$10.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Sugarcreek, PA
Morning in Sugarcreek on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
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
46m 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 Emlenton, PA to Sugarcreek, PA covers 31 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richard Frame Memorial Highway, Keystone Shortway, PA 308. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 miles from Emlenton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.14 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 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 38; PA 208 / 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (PA 38; PA 208 / Emlenton Clintonville Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Emlenton, PA to Sugarcreek, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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