Origin
Muddy Creek, PA
Evening in Muddy Creek on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Muddy Creek, PA to Millerstown, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Muddy Creek, PA
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Millerstown, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Muddy Creek, PA to Millerstown, PA covers 19.9 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chicora Road, North Main Street, William Flinn Highway 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 $3.30 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
10 miles from Muddy Creek, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 19.9 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 PA 8 / William Flinn Highway.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 32m 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 (PA 8 / William Flinn Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (US 422 / Benjamin Franklin Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 8 / William Flinn Highway
Turn sharp left onto PA 8 / William Flinn Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 422 East: Kittanning
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 422 East: Kittanning
3
8 mi into trip
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~12m in
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US 422 / Benjamin Franklin Highway
Merge onto US 422 / Benjamin Franklin Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
9.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
19.3 mi into trip
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~29m in
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West Slippery Rock Street
Turn left onto West Slippery Rock Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chicora Road | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| North Main Street | 4 mi | 6m |
| William Flinn Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Benjamin Franklin Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Slippery Rock Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Euclid Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chicora Road
— 9.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muddy Creek, PA and Millerstown, PA.
1
Start on PA 138
86 ft
·
11 sec
·
Euclid Road
2
Turn sharp left onto PA 8
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
William Flinn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on PA 8
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 422 East: Kittanning
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto US 422
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Benjamin Franklin Highway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
7
Turn left onto PA 68
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
8
Continue on PA 68
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Chicora Road
9
Continue on PA 68
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Turn left onto West Slippery Rock Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Slippery Rock Street
11
Turn right onto Central Avenue
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Central Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue
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 10 miles from Muddy Creek, PA, or about 15m 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 19.9 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millerstown, 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 19.9 miles and 32m.
At 19.9 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 10 mi from Muddy Creek, PA · 15m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10 miles from Muddy Creek, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Millerstown, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Millerstown, 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
$3.30 one way
$6.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.61 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Millerstown, PA
Evening in Millerstown on Wednesday
Local time
7:40 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
32m 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 Millerstown, PA covers 19.9 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chicora Road, North Main Street, William Flinn Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 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 $3.30 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 32m 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 (PA 8 / William Flinn Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (US 422 / Benjamin Franklin Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Muddy Creek, PA to Millerstown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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