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Trip from Evans City, PA to Christleys Mills, PA

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m

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

Downtown Evans City, PA, PA

Evans City, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

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 .

Drive Character

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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 16.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 5/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 68; PA 528 / East Main Street

Depart onto PA 68; PA 528 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
4 mi into trip | ~7m in | Seneca School Road

Turn left onto Seneca School Road

Navigation decision point

5
5.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 79

Merge onto I 79

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
22 mi into trip | ~28m in | 105

Take the exit onto 105 toward PA 108: Slippery Rock

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 105 Toward PA 108: Slippery Rock
5
26.2 mi into trip | ~35m in | PA 258 / North Main Street

Turn left onto PA 258 / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: I 79 — 16.7 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evans City, PA and Christleys Mills, PA.

1

Start on PA 68; PA 528

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on PA 68; PA 528

2.4 mi · 3 min · Evans City Road
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn right onto Hartmann Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Hartmann Road
4

Turn left onto Seneca School Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Seneca School Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto Little Creek Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Little Creek Road
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
7

Merge onto I 79

17 mi · 17 min · I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto 105

0.2 mi · 54 sec · 105
Exit 105 Toward PA 108: Slippery Rock Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn left onto PA 108

3.4 mi · 4 min · New Castle Road
10

Continue on PA 108

0.7 mi · 1 min · New Castle Street
11

Turn left onto PA 258

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on PA 258

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mercer Road
13

Turn right onto North Creek

211 ft · 11 sec · North Creek
14

Continue on North Creek Road

27 ft · 1 sec · North Creek Road
15

Arrive at destination

North Creek 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 13.8 miles from Evans City, PA, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.7 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 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.

Before You Leave

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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.

At 27.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 79 for about 16.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Pacing Suggestions

Slippery Rock, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Slippery Rock, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from Evans City, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Christleys Mills, PA

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.59 one way

$9.18 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Evans City, PA

Evening in Evans City on Wednesday

Local time

5:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Christleys Mills, PA

Evening in Christleys Mills on Wednesday

Local time

5:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

6 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 Evans City, PA to Christleys Mills, PA covers 27.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 79, New Castle Road, Evans City Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Evans City, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.59 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 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.
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.
The route from Evans City, PA to Christleys Mills, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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