South Canaan to Pine Mill is 27 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Creamton Drive, Belmont Turnpike, and Easton Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick transit between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal impact on your day.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Creamton Drive
6.6 mi
11m
Belmont Turnpike
5.3 mi
9m
Easton Turnpike
4.6 mi
8m
Pine Mill Road
3.8 mi
9m
Great Bend Turnpike
2.6 mi
4m
Great Bend Tpk
1.7 mi
2m
Belmont Tpk
1 mi
1m
Belmont Street
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Creamton Drive
— 6.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Canaan, PA and Pine Mill, PA.
1
Start on St Tikhons Road
57 ft·4 sec·St Tikhons Road
2
Turn right onto PA 296
4.6 mi·8 min·Easton Turnpike
3
Continue on PA 296
1.0 mi·1 min·Belmont Tpk
4
Continue on PA 296
1.0 mi·2 min·Belmont Street
5
Continue on PA 296
5.3 mi·9 min·Belmont Turnpike
6
Turn right onto PA 247
6.6 mi·11 min·Creamton Drive
7
Turn right onto PA 371
2.6 mi·4 min·Great Bend Turnpike
8
Continue on PA 371
1.7 mi·2 min·Great Bend Tpk
9
Turn slight left onto Lower Woods Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Lower Woods Road
10
Turn straight onto Pine Mill Road
3.8 mi·9 min·Pine Mill Road
11
Arrive at destination
Pine Mill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 3
3 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|PA 296 / Easton Turnpike
Turn right onto PA 296 / Easton Turnpike
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip|~21m in|PA 247 / Creamton Drive
Turn right onto PA 247 / Creamton Drive
Navigation decision point
4
18.4 mi into trip|~33m in|PA 371 / Great Bend Turnpike
Turn right onto PA 371 / Great Bend Turnpike
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.55 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg9 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$5.23
$10.46
premium
$5.24
$5.57
$11.15
diesel
$5.35
$5.69
$11.37
Estimated Tolls: $0.87
Belmont Turnpike
(5.3 mi)$0.37
Easton Turnpike
(4.6 mi)$0.32
Great Bend Turnpike
(2.6 mi)$0.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
8.1
0
$2.84
$1.30
Efficient EV
6.8
0
$2.36
$1.08
EV Truck/SUV
10.8
0
$3.78
$1.73
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 May 9, 2026
Origin
South Canaan, PA
Evening
in South Canaan on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
SW 6 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 6:51PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 5:59PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
Pine Mill, PA
Evening
in Pine Mill on Wednesday
Local time
5:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
S 5 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 6:51PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 9 at 5:59PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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
1 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
51m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 6.6-mile segment on Creamton Drive, which will give you a sense of continuous travel. The road profile suggests you'll transition between different types of driving, likely including some faster-paced sections and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. Expect a varied driving feel rather than a monotonous journey.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on Creamton Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 296 / Easton Turnpike.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Canaan, PA to Pine Mill, PA is easy. At 51m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 296 / Easton Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (PA 247 / Creamton Drive): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (PA 371 / Great Bend Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,652 ft1,258 ft
Total Climb
714 ft
Total Descent
853 ft
Highest Point
1,652 ft
~17.3 mi in
Elevation Range
394 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on Creamton Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.87 in tolls one way, starting with Belmont Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (PA 296 / Easton Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (PA 247 / Creamton Drive): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (PA 371 / Great Bend Turnpike): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Mill, PA before heading back.
