Origin
Millerstown, PA
Late night in Millerstown on Thursday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millerstown, PA to Slippery Rock, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millerstown, PA
Jack Pace
Slippery Rock, PA
David Hitchcock
Trip Overview
The drive from Millerstown, PA to Slippery Rock, PA covers 27.6 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chicora Road, William Flinn Highway, Centreville Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on Chicora Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.58 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 Millerstown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 27.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Chicora Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Slippery Rock Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Slippery Rock Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (PA 68 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Slippery Rock Street
Turn left onto West Slippery Rock Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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PA 68 / South Main Street
Turn right onto PA 68 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward PA 8 North: Harrisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 8 North: Harrisville
5
23 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
PA 173 / Centreville Pike
Turn left onto PA 173 / Centreville Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicora Road | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| William Flinn Highway | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| Centreville Pike | 4 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Benjamin Franklin Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Slippery Rock Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chicora Road
— 9.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millerstown, PA and Slippery Rock, PA.
1
Start on Central Avenue
79 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Slippery Rock Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Slippery Rock Street
3
Turn right onto PA 68
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on PA 68
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Chicora Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto US 422
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Benjamin Franklin Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward PA 8 North: Harrisville
8
Turn straight onto PA 8
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 8
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
William Flinn Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 173
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Centreville Pike
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on PA 173
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
12
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 13.8 miles from Millerstown, PA, or about 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.6 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 27.6 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.8 miles or 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Slippery Rock, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Millerstown, PA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Millerstown, PA
This is one driving day of about 27.6 miles and 43m.
At 27.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Chicora Road for about 9.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.8 mi from Millerstown, PA · 22m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.8 miles from Millerstown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Slippery Rock, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Slippery Rock, 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
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
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 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $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.
Destination
Slippery Rock, PA
Late night in Slippery Rock on Thursday
Local time
12:24 AM
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
8 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
43m 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 Millerstown, PA to Slippery Rock, PA covers 27.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chicora Road, William Flinn Highway, Centreville Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 miles from Millerstown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.58 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 is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Slippery Rock Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (PA 68 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Millerstown, PA to Slippery Rock, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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