Origin
Donora, PA
Afternoon in Donora on Thursday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Donora, PA to McCracken, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Donora, PA
Haneul Trac
McCracken, PA
Kai
Trip Overview
The drive from Donora, PA to McCracken, PA covers 32.5 miles and takes about 54m 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, I 79, Coyle Curtin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 32.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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 13.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 54m drive. You will face about 14 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 6.3 miles (PA 481): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
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
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 481
At end of road, turn left onto PA 481
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 West
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.
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 19: Lone Pine, Amity
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward US 19: Lone Pine, Amity
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 McCracken, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Amity along the way.
Amity
26.1 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 13.8 mi | 18m |
| I 79 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Coyle Curtin Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Amity Ridge Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| McKean Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Monogahela Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| PA 481 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Banetown Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 13.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donora, PA and McCracken, 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
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I-79 south: Morgantown
9
Continue on I 79
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 79
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 30
Toward US 19: Lone Pine, Amity
11
Turn right onto US 19
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Amity Ridge Road
12
Turn right onto Baker Station Road
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Baker Station Road
13
Turn left onto Banetown Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Banetown Road
14
Turn right onto T560
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vista Valley Road
15
Turn right onto Sturge Hollow Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sturge Hollow Road
16
Turn right
466 ft
·
34 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from Donora, PA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Donora, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in McCracken, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into McCracken, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.39 one way
$10.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
McCracken, PA
Afternoon in McCracken on Thursday
Local time
2:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
15 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
54m 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 McCracken, PA covers 32.5 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 79, Coyle Curtin Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 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 $5.39 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 54m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (PA 837 / Monogahela Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (PA 481): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Donora, PA to McCracken, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Amity along the way.
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