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Trip from Millerstown, PA to Zelienople, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

48m

Distance

29.8 mi

48 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m

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

Downtown Millerstown, PA, PA

Millerstown, PA

Jack Pace

Downtown Zelienople, PA, PA

Zelienople, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Millerstown, PA to Zelienople, PA covers 29.8 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Evans City Road, Chicora Road, East Jefferson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.4 miles on Evans City Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.94 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

14.9 miles from Millerstown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 29.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Evans City Road is the longest continuous segment at about 14.4 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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 4 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 12.5 miles (PA 68; PA 356 / West Cunningham Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Slippery Rock Street

Turn left onto West Slippery Rock Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | PA 68 / South Main Street

Turn right onto PA 68 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

3
12.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | PA 68; PA 356 / West Cunningham Street

Turn slight right onto PA 68; PA 356 / West Cunningham Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
3
29.6 mi into trip | ~48m in | US 19; PA 68 / North Main Street

Turn left onto US 19; PA 68 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Evans City Road 14.4 mi 21m
Chicora Road 9.6 mi 14m
East Jefferson Street 2.1 mi 4m
New Castle Road 1.1 mi 1m
East Main Street 0.9 mi 2m
East Grandview Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
West Slippery Rock Street 0.6 mi 2m
North Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Evans City Road — 14.4 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Millerstown, PA and Zelienople, 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

Continue on PA 68

2.1 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Turn slight right onto PA 68; PA 356

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Cunningham Street
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on PA 68; PA 356

1.1 mi · 1 min · New Castle Road
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn slight left onto PA 68

10 mi · 15 min · Evans City Road
9

Continue on PA 68

0.9 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on PA 68; PA 528

3.9 mi · 5 min · Evans City Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on PA 68

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Grandview Avenue
12

Turn left onto US 19; PA 68

0.2 mi · 34 sec · North Main Street
13

Arrive at destination

US 19; PA 68

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 14.9 miles from Millerstown, PA, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.4 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 29.8 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.9 miles or 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 41m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Millerstown, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Millerstown, PA

This is one driving day of about 29.8 miles and 48m.

At 29.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Evans City Road for about 14.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.9 mi from Millerstown, PA · 24m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Evans City, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

McCalmont, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.9 miles from Millerstown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Zelienople, PA

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

$4.94 one way

$9.88 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.41 $10.82
premium $4.93 $5.78 $11.56
diesel $5.61 $6.58 $13.16

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: 10.4 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 8.9 0 $3.13 $1.43
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.61 $1.19
EV Truck/SUV 11.9 0 $4.17 $1.91

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 14, 2026

Origin

Millerstown, PA

Late night in Millerstown on Thursday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Zelienople, PA

Late night in Zelienople on Thursday

Local time

12:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

48m 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 Zelienople, PA covers 29.8 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Evans City Road, Chicora Road, East Jefferson Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 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 $4.94 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 48m drive. You will face about 4 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 12.5 miles (PA 68; PA 356 / West Cunningham Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Millerstown, PA to Zelienople, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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