Origin
Donora, PA
Afternoon in Donora on Thursday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Donora, PA to Studa, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Donora, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Donora, PA to Studa, PA covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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, Washington Pike, Cross Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 43.6 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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 6.3 miles in near PA 481.
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 43.6 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 6.3 miles (PA 481): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 481
At end of road, turn left onto PA 481
Navigation decision point
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m 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 lane.
7
26.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
7
26.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
East Wylie Avenue
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
26.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Turn right onto PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 18.3 mi | 24m |
| Washington Pike | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| Cross Creek Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Coyle Curtin Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| McKean Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Monogahela Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| PA 481 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Scenic Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 18.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donora, PA and Studa, PA.
1
Start on PA 837
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
McKean Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Monogahela Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Country Club Road
4
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Coyle Curtin Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto PA 481
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 481
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 70 West
7
Merge onto I 70
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17
Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Wylie Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto PA 18
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on PA 844
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Washington Pike
12
Continue on PA 844
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
13
Continue on PA 844
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Pike
14
Turn slight right onto PA 231
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Scenic Drive
15
At end of road, turn right onto PA 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Avella Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto Avella Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Avella Road
17
Continue on Cross Creek Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Creek Road
18
Arrive at destination
Cross Creek Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Donora, PA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Donora, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Studa, PA
The final approach into Studa, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.23 one way
$14.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.92 | $15.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Studa, PA
Afternoon in Studa on Thursday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
8 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
1h 9m 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 Studa, PA covers 43.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Washington Pike, Cross Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 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 $7.23 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (PA 481): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Donora, PA to Studa, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
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