Traveling from Erie to Muddy Creek is a straightforward 89.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes. Since you are staying within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the transit. The route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, meaning you will navigate a mix of rural thoroughfares. Because the duration is under two hours, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless you have additional business in the area.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.6 miles from Erie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Raymond P Shafer Highway
70.4 mi
1h 15m
Mercer Butler Pike
5.3 mi
7m
Centreville Pike
4 mi
5m
William Flinn Highway
3.3 mi
4m
West 12th Street
2 mi
4m
North Main Street
1.4 mi
3m
Mercer Road
1.3 mi
1m
State Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Raymond P Shafer Highway
— 70.4 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie, PA and Muddy Creek, PA.
1
Start on State Street
0.4 mi·1 min·State Street
2
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290
2.0 mi·4 min·West 12th Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
0.1 mi·23 sec·Greengarden Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
0.2 mi·20 sec·West Bayfront Parkway
5
Continue on I 79
70 mi·1 hr 15 min·Raymond P Shafer Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Exit 113Toward PA 208, PA 258: Grove City
7
Keep slight left at fork
149 ft·6 sec
Exit 113Toward PA 208, PA 258: Grove City
8
Turn left onto Leesburg Grove City Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·Leesburg Grove City Road
9
Continue on PA 208; PA 258
0.2 mi·31 sec·South Center Street
10
Turn right onto PA 258
5.3 mi·7 min·Mercer Butler Pike
11
Continue on PA 258
1.3 mi·1 min·Mercer Road
12
Continue on PA 258
1.4 mi·3 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 173
4.0 mi·5 min·Centreville Pike
14
Turn slight right
323 ft·5 sec
15
Turn straight onto PA 8
3.3 mi·4 min·William Flinn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn slight left onto PA 138
86 ft·1 sec·Euclid Road
17
Arrive at destination
PA 138
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. You will not need to plan for formal stops, as the 1-hour and 47-minute duration is short enough to drive straight through without fatigue. Keep in mind that because you are traveling on local roads, you should stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection turns. Before you head out, verify that your tank is ready for the $15 fuel requirement to ensure a smooth arrival in Muddy Creek. Given the technical nature of the turns, checking your tire pressure beforehand is a smart, route-specific precaution to take.
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 44.6 miles from Erie, PA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.4 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Muddy Creek, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Erie, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Erie, PA
This is one driving day of about 89.2 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Erie, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Raymond P Shafer Highway for about 70.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 73.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street
Turn right onto PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip|~5m in|Greengarden Boulevard
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.6 mi into trip|~6m in|West Bayfront Parkway
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
Navigation decision point
6
73.1 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward PA 208, PA 258: Grove City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 113
Toward PA 208, PA 258: Grove City
7
73.5 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 208, PA 258: Grove City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 113
Toward PA 208, PA 258: Grove City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.79 one way
$29.58 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.20
$32.39
premium
$4.93
$17.30
$34.60
diesel
$5.61
$19.69
$39.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.37
$4.28
Efficient EV
22.3
0
$7.81
$3.57
EV Truck/SUV
35.7
0
$12.49
$5.71
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Erie, PA
Night
in Erie on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Muddy Creek, PA
Night
in Muddy Creek on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
14 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
1h 47m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features 0% highway share, favoring a more technical driving experience through the Pennsylvania landscape. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Raymond P Shafer Highway, which accounts for a 70.4-mile stretch of your total distance. As you transition from the highway onto the Mercer Butler Pike and Centreville Pike, the pace remains consistent but requires more attention to navigation. Prepare for a road environment that prioritizes local access over high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.4 mi on Raymond P Shafer Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (Greengarden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (West Bayfront Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 89.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.4 miles on Raymond P Shafer Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (PA 5; PA 290 / West 12th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (Greengarden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (West Bayfront Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Muddy Creek, PA before heading back.
