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Trip from Muddy Creek, PA to Christleys Mills, PA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

14m

Distance

9.4 mi

15 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m ★

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

Downtown Muddy Creek, PA, PA

Muddy Creek, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Muddy Creek, PA to Christleys Mills, PA covers 9.4 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Centreville Pike, William Flinn Highway, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on Centreville Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.56 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

4.7 miles from Muddy Creek, PA

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

Drive Character

Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 9.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Centreville Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 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 PA 8 / William Flinn Highway.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 14m 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 (PA 8 / William Flinn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (PA 173 / Centreville Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (North Creek): Navigation decision point.

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 | PA 8 / William Flinn Highway

Turn slight right onto PA 8 / William Flinn Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | PA 173 / Centreville Pike

Turn left onto PA 173 / Centreville Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
9.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | North Creek

Turn right onto North Creek

Navigation decision point

3
9.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | North Creek Road

Continue onto North Creek Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Centreville Pike 4 mi 5m
William Flinn Highway 3.3 mi 4m
South Main Street 1.4 mi 3m
Mercer Road 0.7 mi 1m
North Creek <0.1 mi <1m
Euclid Road <0.1 mi <1m
North Creek Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Centreville Pike — 4 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 138

86 ft · 3 sec · Euclid Road
2

Turn slight right onto PA 8

3.3 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn left onto PA 173

4.0 mi · 5 min · Centreville Pike
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on PA 173

1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on PA 258

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mercer Road
6

Turn right onto North Creek

211 ft · 11 sec · North Creek
7

Continue on North Creek Road

27 ft · 1 sec · North Creek Road
8

Arrive at destination

North Creek Road

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 4.7 miles from Muddy Creek, PA, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 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 9 miles or 14m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 4.7 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 Christleys Mills, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Muddy Creek, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Muddy Creek, PA

This is one driving day of about 9.4 miles and 14m.

At 9.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Centreville Pike for about 4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.7 mi from Muddy Creek, PA · 6m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Slippery Rock, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Slippery Rock, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.7 miles from Muddy Creek, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Christleys Mills, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Christleys Mills, 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

$1.56 one way

$3.12 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $1.71 $3.41
premium $4.93 $1.82 $3.65
diesel $5.61 $2.08 $4.15

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: 3.3 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 2.8 0 $0.99 $0.45
Efficient EV 2.4 0 $0.82 $0.38
EV Truck/SUV 3.8 0 $1.32 $0.60

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 15, 2026

Origin

Muddy Creek, PA

Evening in Muddy Creek on Wednesday

Local time

5:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Christleys Mills, PA

Evening in Christleys Mills on Wednesday

Local time

5:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

14m 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 Muddy Creek, PA to Christleys Mills, PA covers 9.4 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Centreville Pike, William Flinn Highway, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Muddy Creek, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.56 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 14m 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 (PA 8 / William Flinn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (PA 173 / Centreville Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (North Creek): Navigation decision point.
The route from Muddy Creek, PA to Christleys Mills, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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