Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Canaan, PA
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Pine Mill, PA
Mark Stebnicki
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between South Canaan, PA and Pine Mill, PA.
Start on St Tikhons Road
Turn right onto PA 296
Continue on PA 296
Continue on PA 296
Continue on PA 296
Turn right onto PA 247
Turn right onto PA 371
Continue on PA 371
Turn slight left onto Lower Woods Road
Turn straight onto Pine Mill Road
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto PA 296 / Easton Turnpike
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto PA 247 / Creamton Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto PA 371 / Great Bend Turnpike
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.93 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| premium | $5.32 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
| diesel | $6.60 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.87
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.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in South Canaan on Sunday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Pine Mill on Sunday
Local time
4:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
714 ft
Total Descent
853 ft
Highest Point
1,652 ft
~17.3 mi in
Elevation Range
394 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Ruins
Early in the drive, short detour
Ruins
Early in the drive, short detour
Hotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Camp_site
Early in the drive, short detour
Hotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Hotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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