Origin
Canonsburg, PA
Morning in Canonsburg on Saturday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canonsburg, PA to Crescent Heights, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canonsburg, PA
Michael Taccetta
Crescent Heights, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Canonsburg, PA to Crescent Heights, PA covers 23.9 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, PA 519, State Route 481 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Canonsburg, PA to Crescent Heights, PA covers 23.9 miles and takes about 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near PA 519.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (PA 519): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.8 miles (Brownlee Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.6 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 519
Enter roundabout onto PA 519
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Brownlee Road
Enter roundabout onto Brownlee Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward PA 481: Monongahela, Centerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35
Toward PA 481: Monongahela, Centerville
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
PA 481 / Route 481
Turn right onto PA 481 / Route 481
Navigation decision point
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 Canonsburg, PA to Crescent Heights, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Centerville along the way.
Centerville
16.9 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| PA 519 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| State Route 481 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Brownlee Road | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Whitehall Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| North Central Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Scenic Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 7.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canonsburg, PA and Crescent Heights, PA.
1
Start on East Pitt Street
106 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Pitt Street
2
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Avenue
3
Continue on PA 980
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Central Avenue
4
Continue on PA 519
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 519
5
Turn slight right onto PA 519
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
PA 519
6
Enter roundabout onto PA 519
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
PA 519
7
Continue on PA 519
439 ft
·
8 sec
·
PA 519
8
Enter roundabout onto Brownlee Road
187 ft
·
4 sec
·
Brownlee Road
9
Continue on Brownlee Road
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Brownlee Road
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
11
Merge onto I 70
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 35
Toward PA 481: Monongahela, Centerville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto PA 481
374 ft
·
14 sec
·
Route 481
14
Turn left onto PA 481
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Scenic Drive
15
Continue on PA 481
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 481
16
Turn left onto Whitehall Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitehall Road
17
Continue on Pike Run Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pike Run Drive
18
Turn left onto Cresent Heights Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cresent Heights Drive
19
Turn left onto Circle Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Circle Road
20
Arrive at destination
Circle Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.84 one way
$7.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| premium | $4.95 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Crescent Heights, PA
Morning in Crescent Heights on Saturday
Local time
6:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Canonsburg, PA to Crescent Heights, PA covers 23.9 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, PA 519, State Route 481. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Canonsburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (PA 519): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.8 miles (Brownlee Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.6 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Canonsburg, PA to Crescent Heights, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Centerville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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