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Trip from Sugarcreek, PA to Emlenton, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

31.1 mi

50 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Sugarcreek, PA, PA

Sugarcreek, PA

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Downtown Emlenton, PA, PA

Emlenton, PA

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Trip Overview

Sugarcreek, PA to Emlenton, PA is 31.1 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Richard Frame Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection between two points, ideal for those looking for an uncomplicated journey without extensive planning. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or as a segment of a larger Pennsylvania adventure. You won't need an overnight stay for this one.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Richard Frame Memorial Highway 6.9 mi 7m
Keystone Shortway 6.6 mi 7m
PA 308 6.5 mi 9m
15th Street 1.9 mi 3m
Pittsburgh Road 1.8 mi 2m
Emlenton Clintonville Road 1.6 mi 3m
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway 1.3 mi 2m
Grant Street 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Richard Frame Memorial Highway — 6.9 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugarcreek, PA and Emlenton, PA.

1

Start on Causeway Drive

63 ft · 2 sec · Causeway Drive
2

Continue on Sugarcreek Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Sugarcreek Drive
3

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · this road
4

Continue on Sugarcreek Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Sugarcreek Drive
5

Turn straight onto US 322

1.3 mi · 2 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
6

Continue on US 322

1.2 mi · 2 min · Grant Street
7

Turn right onto US 322

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Meadville Pike
8

Continue on US 322

0.2 mi · 44 sec · 13th Street
9

Turn right onto US 62; PA 8

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Liberty Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto US 62; PA 8

1.9 mi · 3 min · 15th Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on PA 8

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Road
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on PA 8

6.9 mi · 7 min · Richard Frame Memorial Highway
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward PA 308 South: Bullion, Pearl
14

Turn left onto PA 308

6.5 mi · 9 min · PA 308
15

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
16

Merge onto I 80

6.6 mi · 7 min · Keystone Shortway
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Toward PA 38: Emlenton
18

Turn left onto PA 38

0.3 mi · 30 sec · PA 38
19

At end of road, turn right onto PA 38; PA 208

1.6 mi · 3 min · Emlenton Clintonville Road
20

Turn left onto PA 38; PA 208

0.2 mi · 23 sec · PA 38; PA 208
21

Turn right onto PA 38; PA 208

96 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
22

Arrive at destination

PA 38; PA 208

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Polk, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Polk, PA

16 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Kline, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barkeyville, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Sugarcreek, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
4.1 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 62; PA 8 / Liberty Street

Turn right onto US 62; PA 8 / Liberty Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.4 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 62; PA 8 / 15th Street

Turn left onto US 62; PA 8 / 15th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
15 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward PA 308 South: Bullion, Pearl

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 308 South: Bullion, Pearl
5
29.3 mi into trip | ~42m in | PA 38; PA 208 / Emlenton Clintonville Road

At end of road, turn right onto PA 38; PA 208 / Emlenton Clintonville Road

Navigation decision point

5
31.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | PA 38; PA 208 / Main Street

Turn right onto PA 38; PA 208 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.47 one way

$10.95 round trip

$4.47/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.89 $5.98 $11.97
premium $5.23 $6.40 $12.80
diesel $6.18 $7.57 $15.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.3 0 $3.27 $1.49
Efficient EV 7.8 0 $2.72 $1.24
EV Truck/SUV 12.4 0 $4.35 $1.99

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 Oct 11, 2026

Origin

Sugarcreek, PA

Night in Sugarcreek on Saturday

Local time

10:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Rain Showers

SE 8 to 14 mph 89% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 11 at 9:52AM EDT until October 11 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 2:22AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Emlenton, PA

Night in Emlenton on Saturday

Local time

10:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Rain Showers

E 8 to 12 mph 91% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 11 at 9:52AM EDT until October 11 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 2:22AM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS State College 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

46m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive with about 22% of the journey on highways. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 6.9 miles on Richard Frame Memorial Highway, providing a brief period of steady travel. As you navigate this route, you'll experience a mix of road types, transitioning between the faster pace of the Keystone Shortway and the more winding nature of PA 308. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; instead, it's a more engaged driving experience that requires your attention to the road ahead.

Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Richard Frame Memorial 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near US 62; PA 8 / Liberty Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 31.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 4.1 miles (US 62; PA 8 / Liberty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (US 62; PA 8 / 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,568 ft 910 ft

Total Climb

1,212 ft

Total Descent

1,331 ft

Highest Point

1,568 ft

~13.3 mi in

Elevation Range

658 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Sugarcreek, PA to Emlenton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Pearl along the way.

Pearl

15 mi in | ~23m

About the Cities

Starting in Sugarcreek, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1796

Arriving in Emlenton, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1820

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Richard Frame Memorial 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 4.1 miles (US 62; PA 8 / Liberty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (US 62; PA 8 / 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Emlenton, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

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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