Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edinboro, PA
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Tracy, PA
Haneul Trac
Edinboro to Tracy is 18.8 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Route 6N and PA-226, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making it a simple point-to-point drive. Given its brief duration, it’s ideal for a quick errand or a segment of a larger journey. You'll be on the road for less than half an hour, so planning for extensive stops isn't necessary, though you'll want to be aware of the road conditions.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 6N | 14.2 mi | 20m |
| PA-226 | 2 mi | 2m |
| East State Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Plum Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Griffey Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Erie Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tracy Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Waterford Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Edinboro, PA and Tracy, PA.
Start on Waterford Street
Turn right onto PA 99
Turn left onto US 6N
Turn straight onto US 6N
Continue on US 6N; PA 18
Continue on US 6N
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 226
Turn left onto Griffey Road
Turn left onto Tracy Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto PA 99 / Erie Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 6N / West Plum Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn straight onto US 6N / Route 6N
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 226 / PA-226
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto Griffey Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| premium | $5.20 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Edinboro on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Tracy on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly highway driving, with 86% of the 18.8 miles on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 14.2 miles, likely on Route 6N. You'll transition from this faster pace to surface roads, specifically PA-226 and East State Street, for the final portion of the trip. Expect a fairly direct route with limited complexity as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Route 6N and PA-226. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 99 / Erie Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 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 99 / Erie Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 6N / West Plum Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (US 6N / Route 6N): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
115 ft
Total Descent
504 ft
Highest Point
1,345 ft
~4 mi in
Elevation Range
488 ft
Founded 1801
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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