Origin
Crescent Heights, PA
Morning in Crescent Heights on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crescent Heights, PA to Charleroi, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crescent Heights, PA
Michael Taccetta
Charleroi, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crescent Heights, PA to Charleroi, PA covers 13.3 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mon/Fayette Expressway, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, US 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on Mon/Fayette Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Crescent Heights, PA to Charleroi, PA covers 13.3 miles and takes about 23m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mon/Fayette Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Cresent Heights Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Cresent Heights Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (SR 2081 / Daisytown Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cresent Heights Drive
Turn right onto Cresent Heights Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 2081 / Daisytown Road
Turn right onto SR 2081 / Daisytown Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California
8
11.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward PA 88: Charleroi, Allenport
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 40
Toward PA 88: Charleroi, Allenport
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
PA 88 / Fallowfield Avenue
Turn left onto PA 88 / Fallowfield Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Crescent Heights, PA and Charleroi, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 43 North: California and Allenport.
Pa Turnpike 43 North: California
2.7 mi in
|
~8m
Allenport
11.2 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Daisytown Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| McKean Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pike Run Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mon/Fayette Expressway
— 5.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crescent Heights, PA and Charleroi, PA.
1
Start on Circle Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Circle Road
2
Turn right onto Cresent Heights Drive
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Cresent Heights Drive
3
Turn left onto Pike Run Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pike Run Drive
4
Turn right onto SR 2081
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Daisytown Road
5
Turn left onto US 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 40
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California
7
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 70 East: New Stanton
9
Merge onto I 70
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 40
Toward PA 88: Charleroi, Allenport
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
107 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Pennsylvania Street
13
Continue on PA 88
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
14
Continue on PA 88
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McKean Avenue
15
Turn left onto 5th Street
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
5th Street
16
Turn left onto PA 88
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fallowfield Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
PA 88
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(5.2 mi)
$0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Charleroi, PA
Morning in Charleroi on Saturday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
31 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
23m 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 Charleroi, PA covers 13.3 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mon/Fayette Expressway, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, US 40. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 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 $2.20 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Cresent Heights Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (SR 2081 / Daisytown Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Crescent Heights, PA and Charleroi, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 43 North: California and Allenport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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