Trip from Erie, PA to Muddy Creek, PA

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

89.2 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 40m ★

6 AM

1h 48m

8 AM

2h 3m

10 AM

1h 53m

12 PM

1h 52m

3 PM

1h 54m

5 PM

2h 3m

8 PM

1h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Erie, PA to Muddy Creek, PA covers 89.2 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 12th Street, Greengarden Boulevard, West Bayfront Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.76 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

44.6 miles from Erie, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 89.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West 12th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Erie, PA to Muddy Creek, PA is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Erie, PA to Muddy Creek, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 12th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Greengarden Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Bayfront Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Raymond P Shafer Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
PA 208	Unavailable	Refreshing
Leesburg Grove City Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Center Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Mercer Butler Pike	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West 12th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Muddy Creek, PA.

Start on State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · State Street

Turn right onto West 12th Street

2.0 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

70 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

Take the exit slight right toward PA 208, PA 258: Grove City

0.3 mi · 49 sec · PA 208, PA 258: Grove City

Keep slight left to continue on PA 208, PA 258: Grove City

148 ft · 6 sec · PA 208, PA 258: Grove City

Turn left onto Leesburg Grove City Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Leesburg Grove City Road

Continue on South Center Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · South Center Street

Turn right onto Mercer Butler Pike

5.3 mi · 7 min · Mercer Butler Pike

Continue on Mercer Road

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mercer Road

Continue on North Main Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

Continue on Centreville Pike

4.0 mi · 5 min · Centreville Pike

Turn slight right

322 ft · 5 sec

Turn straight onto William Flinn Highway

3.3 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

Turn slight left onto Euclid Road

85 ft · 2 sec · Euclid Road

Arrive at your destination

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 44.6 miles from Erie, PA, or about 53m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.6 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Muddy Creek, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Erie, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Erie, PA

This is one driving day of about 89.2 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Erie, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.6 mi from Erie, PA · 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mina, NY

45 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

Mina, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mina, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Erie, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Muddy Creek, PA

The final approach into Muddy Creek, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Muddy Creek, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.76 one way

$29.52 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$16.15	$32.30
premium	$4.92	$17.29	$34.57
diesel	$5.64	$19.82	$39.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.8	$9.37	$4.28
Efficient EV	22.3	$7.81	$3.57
EV Truck/SUV	35.7	$12.49	$5.71

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Erie, PA

Evening in Erie on Sunday

Local time

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Muddy Creek, PA

Evening in Muddy Creek on Sunday

Local time

7:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Mina, NY

45 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

26 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

1h 47m 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 Erie, PA to Muddy Creek, PA covers 89.2 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West 12th Street, Greengarden Boulevard, West Bayfront Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.6 miles from Erie, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.76 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 Erie, PA to Muddy Creek, PA is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Erie, PA to Muddy Creek, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Erie, PA to Muddy Creek, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.