Origin
Evans City, PA
Evening in Evans City on Wednesday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evans City, PA
Michael Taccetta
The drive from Evans City, PA to Christleys Mills, PA covers 27.7 miles and takes about 38m 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, Evans City Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.59 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
13.8 miles from Evans City, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
The drive from Evans City, PA to Christleys Mills, PA covers 27.7 miles and takes about 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 68; PA 528 / East Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 68; PA 528 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (Seneca School Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Depart onto PA 68; PA 528 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Seneca School Road
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 79
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto 105 toward PA 108: Slippery Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto PA 258 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 16.7 mi | 17m |
| New Castle Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Evans City Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Hartmann Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Seneca School Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| New Castle Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mercer Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Evans City, PA and Christleys Mills, PA.
Start on PA 68; PA 528
Continue on PA 68; PA 528
Turn right onto Hartmann Road
Turn left onto Seneca School Road
At end of road, turn left onto Little Creek Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 79
Take the exit onto 105
Turn left onto PA 108
Continue on PA 108
Turn left onto PA 258
Continue on PA 258
Turn right onto North Creek
Continue on North Creek Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 27.7 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.8 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Christleys Mills, PA than in the middle of the route.
Have your navigation ready before leaving Evans City, PA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Evans City, PA
This is one driving day of about 27.7 miles and 38m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.8 mi from Evans City, PA · 19m into the drive
A short stop after about 27.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from Evans City, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Christleys Mills, 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.
Regular Gas
$4.59 one way
$9.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Evans City on Wednesday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Christleys Mills on Wednesday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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