Origin
Crescent Heights, PA
Afternoon in Crescent Heights on Thursday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crescent Heights, PA to Canonsburg, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canonsburg, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Crescent Heights, PA to Canonsburg, PA covers 24 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cresent Heights Drive, Pike Run Drive, Whitehall Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 36m drive with frequent turns across 24 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cresent Heights Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Crescent Heights, PA to Canonsburg, PA is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crescent Heights, PA to Canonsburg, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cresent Heights Drive | — | — |
| Pike Run Drive | — | — |
| Whitehall Road | — | — |
| State Route 481 | — | — |
| Scenic Drive | — | — |
| Route 481 | — | — |
| I 70 West | — | — |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Cresent Heights Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crescent Heights, PA and Canonsburg, PA.
1
Start on Circle Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Circle Road
2
Turn right onto Cresent Heights Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cresent Heights Drive
3
Turn right onto Pike Run Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pike Run Drive
4
Continue on Whitehall Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Whitehall Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 481
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 481
6
Continue on Scenic Drive
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Scenic Drive
7
Turn right onto Route 481
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Route 481
8
Take the ramp left toward I 70 West
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 70 West
9
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Dunningsville
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dunningsville
11
Turn slight right onto Brownlee Road
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Brownlee Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
20 ft
·
the route
13
Exit the roundabout
476 ft
·
10 sec
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
15
Exit the roundabout
4.1 mi
·
7 min
16
Continue on South Central Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Central Avenue
17
Turn right onto East Pitt Street
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Pitt Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.98 one way
$7.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
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
Canonsburg, PA
Afternoon in Canonsburg on Thursday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
9 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
36m 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 Crescent Heights, PA to Canonsburg, PA covers 24 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cresent Heights Drive, Pike Run Drive, Whitehall Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Crescent Heights, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.98 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.
The drive from Crescent Heights, PA to Canonsburg, PA is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crescent Heights, PA to Canonsburg, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Crescent Heights, PA to Canonsburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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