Trip from Donora, PA to Midland, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

43m

Distance

25.8 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 39m ★

6 AM

0h 43m

8 AM

0h 50m

10 AM

0h 46m

12 PM

0h 45m

3 PM

0h 46m

5 PM

0h 50m

8 PM

0h 41m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Donora, PA to Midland, PA covers 25.8 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dry Run Road, PA 519, Mon/Fayette Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on Dry Run Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Donora, PA to Midland, PA covers 25.8 miles and takes about 43m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dry Run Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 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 1.9 miles in near PA 837 / Monogahela Avenue.

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 43m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (PA 837 / Monogahela Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.9 mi into trip | ~3m in | PA 837 / Monogahela Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto PA 837 / Monogahela Avenue

Navigation decision point

5.1 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

9.1 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward PA 136: Eighty Four, Monongahela

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 44 Toward PA 136: Eighty Four, Monongahela

19.1 mi into trip | ~30m in | PA 519

Enter roundabout onto PA 519

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

19.2 mi into trip | ~30m in | PA 519

Enter roundabout onto PA 519

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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 Donora, PA to Midland, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monongahela along the way.

Monongahela

9.1 mi in | ~12m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dry Run Road	6.8 mi	10m
PA 519	4.2 mi	7m
Mon/Fayette Expressway	3.5 mi	3m
Brownlee Road	2.3 mi	5m
McKean Avenue	1.9 mi	3m
Monogahela Avenue	1.8 mi	2m
Hill Church Houston Road	1.4 mi	2m
South Main Street	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Dry Run Road — 6.8 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Donora, PA and Midland, PA.

Start on PA 837

1.9 mi · 3 min · McKean Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto PA 837

1.8 mi · 2 min · Monogahela Avenue

Turn left onto PA 88

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Country Club Road

Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto PA Tpke 43

3.5 mi · 3 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 44 Toward PA 136: Eighty Four, Monongahela Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto PA 136

6.8 mi · 10 min · Dry Run Road

Turn right onto Brownlee Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Brownlee Road

Enter roundabout onto PA 519

19 ft · 0 sec · PA 519

Continue on PA 519

477 ft · 9 sec · PA 519

Enter roundabout onto PA 519

129 ft · 2 sec · PA 519

Continue on PA 519

4.1 mi · 7 min · PA 519

Turn left onto PA 519

1.4 mi · 2 min · Hill Church Houston Road

Continue on PA 519

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.28 one way

$8.55 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$4.68	$9.37
premium	$4.93	$5.00	$10.01
diesel	$5.61	$5.70	$11.39

Estimated Tolls: $0.25

Mon/Fayette Expressway (3.5 mi) $0.25

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Tolls

Total

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.7	$2.71	$1.24
Efficient EV	6.5	$2.26	$1.03
EV Truck/SUV	10.3	$3.61	$1.65

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Donora, PA

Night in Donora on Thursday

Local time

11:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midland, PA

Night in Midland on Thursday

Local time

11:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

19 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

43m 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 Donora, PA to Midland, PA covers 25.8 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dry Run Road, PA 519, Mon/Fayette Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Donora, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.28 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 43m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

On the drive from Donora, PA to Midland, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Monongahela along the way.

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