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Trip from Forestville, PA to Slippery Rock, PA

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Drive Time

6m

Distance

4.4 mi

7 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 6m ★
6 AM
0h 7m
8 AM
0h 8m
10 AM
0h 7m
12 PM
0h 7m
3 PM
0h 7m
5 PM
0h 8m
8 PM
0h 7m

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

Downtown Slippery Rock, PA, PA

Slippery Rock, PA

David Hitchcock

Trip Overview

The drive from Forestville, PA to Slippery Rock, PA covers 4.4 miles and takes about 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Franklin Road, William Flinn Highway, Franklin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on Franklin Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.73 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

2.2 miles from Forestville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 6m drive with frequent turns across 4.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Franklin Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 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 around 0.9 miles in near PA 108 / Franklin Road.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Forestville, PA to Slippery Rock, PA is easy. At 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (PA 108 / Franklin Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (PA 173 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

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

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0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | PA 108 / Franklin Road

Turn right onto PA 108 / Franklin Road

Navigation decision point

6
4.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | PA 173 / South Main Street

Turn left onto PA 173 / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Franklin Road 2.9 mi 3m
William Flinn Highway 0.9 mi 1m
Franklin Street 0.6 mi 1m
South Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Franklin Road — 2.9 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forestville, PA and Slippery Rock, PA.

1

Start on PA 8

0.9 mi · 1 min · William Flinn Highway
2

Turn right onto PA 108

2.9 mi · 3 min · Franklin Road
3

Continue on PA 108

0.6 mi · 1 min · Franklin Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto PA 173

43 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street
Use the left lane.
5

Arrive at destination

PA 173

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 2.2 miles from Forestville, PA, or about 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.9 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 4.4 miles or 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 2.2 miles or 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Forestville, PA

This is one driving day of about 4.4 miles and 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Forestville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Franklin Road for about 2.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 2.2 mi from Forestville, PA · 3m into the drive

human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mina, NY

2 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 4.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mina, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 2.2 miles from Forestville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Slippery Rock, PA

The final approach into Slippery Rock, 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 Slippery Rock, 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

$0.73 one way

$1.46 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $0.80 $1.60
premium $4.93 $0.85 $1.71
diesel $5.61 $0.97 $1.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 1.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.3 0 $0.46 $0.21
Efficient EV 1.1 0 $0.39 $0.18
EV Truck/SUV 1.8 0 $0.62 $0.28

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 22 hours ago

Origin

Forestville, PA

Afternoon in Forestville on Wednesday

Local time

4:02 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

Slippery Rock, PA

Afternoon in Slippery Rock on Wednesday

Local time

4:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Mina, NY

2 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

3 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

6m 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 Slippery Rock, PA covers 4.4 miles and takes about 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Franklin Road, William Flinn Highway, Franklin Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.2 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 $0.73 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 Slippery Rock, PA is easy. At 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (PA 108 / Franklin Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (PA 173 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Forestville, PA to Slippery Rock, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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