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Trip from Forestville, PA to Muddy Creek, PA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

13m

Distance

9.9 mi

16 km

Drive Score

4/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m

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

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Muddy Creek, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Forestville, PA to Muddy Creek, PA covers 9.9 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on William Flinn Highway, Euclid Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on William Flinn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.64 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

4.9 miles from Forestville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 9.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 3 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Flinn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 8 / William Flinn Highway.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Forestville, PA to Muddy Creek, PA is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (PA 8 / William Flinn Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

1 of 1 key points

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

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 8 / William Flinn Highway

Depart onto PA 8 / William Flinn Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
William Flinn Highway 9.9 mi 13m
Euclid Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: William Flinn Highway — 9.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 8

9.9 mi · 13 min · William Flinn Highway
Use the straight lane.
2

Turn slight left onto PA 138

86 ft · 1 sec · Euclid Road
3

Arrive at destination

PA 138

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 4.9 miles from Forestville, PA, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.9 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 9.9 miles or 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 4.9 miles or 6m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 11m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Forestville, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Forestville, PA

This is one driving day of about 9.9 miles and 13m.

At 9.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on William Flinn Highway for about 9.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.9 mi from Forestville, PA · 6m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Butler County, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 9.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Slippery Rock, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.9 miles from Forestville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Muddy Creek, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Muddy Creek, 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

$1.64 one way

$3.28 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.80 $3.60
premium $4.93 $1.92 $3.84
diesel $5.61 $2.19 $4.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3 0 $1.04 $0.48
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.87 $0.40
EV Truck/SUV 4 0 $1.39 $0.63

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Forestville, PA

Afternoon in Forestville on Wednesday

Local time

4:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:55PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Muddy Creek, PA

Afternoon in Muddy Creek on Wednesday

Local time

4:26 PM

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

32 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

13m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Forestville, PA to Muddy Creek, PA covers 9.9 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Flinn Highway, Euclid Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Forestville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.64 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 Forestville, PA to Muddy Creek, PA is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (PA 8 / William Flinn Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Forestville, PA to Muddy Creek, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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