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Trip from Harborcreek, PA to Tracy, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

39.2 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

Downtown Harborcreek, PA, PA

Harborcreek, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Tracy, PA, PA

Tracy, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

Harborcreek, PA to Tracy, PA is 39.2 miles and takes about 53 minutes via AMVETS Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region for its entirety. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, making it a good option for a leisurely drive rather than a high-speed transit. With only a 53-minute travel time, this route is perfect for a spontaneous day trip or as a short connection between two points.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 9% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local roads like AMVETS Memorial Highway, Depot Road, and Kidders Corner Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28 miles along AMVETS Memorial Highway. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed as you transition between these local arteries.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AMVETS Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 28 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 531 / Depot Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.1 miles (PA 531 / Depot Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (PA 215 / Summerville Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 531 / Depot Road

Turn left onto PA 531 / Depot Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
31 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward PA 215: East Springfield, Albion

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 215: East Springfield, Albion
4
31.2 mi into trip | ~40m in | PA 215 / Summerville Road

Turn left onto PA 215 / Summerville Road

Navigation decision point

4
35.2 mi into trip | ~47m in | US 6N / Route 6N

Turn right onto US 6N / Route 6N

Navigation decision point

4
36.5 mi into trip | ~49m in | PA 226 / PA-226

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 226 / PA-226

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Harborcreek, PA to Tracy, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Albion along the way.

Albion

31 mi in | ~40m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
AMVETS Memorial Highway 28 mi 34m
Depot Road 2.6 mi 4m
Kidders Corner Road 2.2 mi 3m
PA-226 2 mi 2m
Summerville Road 1.8 mi 3m
Route 6N 1.4 mi 1m
Griffey Road 0.6 mi 1m
Buffalo Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: AMVETS Memorial Highway — 28 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harborcreek, PA and Tracy, PA.

1

Start on US 20

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Buffalo Road
2

Turn left onto PA 531

2.6 mi · 4 min · Depot Road
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
4

Merge onto I 90

28 mi · 34 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward PA 215: East Springfield, Albion
6

Turn left onto PA 215

1.8 mi · 3 min · Summerville Road
7

Continue on PA 215

2.2 mi · 3 min · Kidders Corner Road
8

Turn right onto US 6N

1.4 mi · 1 min · Route 6N
9

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 226

2.0 mi · 2 min · PA-226
10

Turn left onto Griffey Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Griffey Road
11

Turn left onto Tracy Road

158 ft · 6 sec · Tracy Road
12

Arrive at destination

Tracy Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.6 mi from Harborcreek, PA · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Erie, PA

20 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

Conneaut, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Erie, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Harborcreek, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tracy, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tracy, 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

$6.50 one way

$13.00 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $7.12 $14.24
premium $4.93 $7.60 $15.20
diesel $5.61 $8.65 $17.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.8 0 $4.12 $1.88
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.43 $1.57
EV Truck/SUV 15.7 0 $5.49 $2.51

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Harborcreek, PA

Night in Harborcreek on Friday

Local time

11:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tracy, PA

Night in Tracy on Friday

Local time

11:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°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

24 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

53m 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 Harborcreek, PA to Tracy, PA covers 39.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are AMVETS Memorial Highway, Depot Road, Kidders Corner Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Harborcreek, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.50 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 39.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.1 miles (PA 531 / Depot Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (PA 215 / Summerville Road): Navigation decision point.

On the drive from Harborcreek, PA to Tracy, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Albion along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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