Origin
McCracken, PA
Morning in McCracken on Thursday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McCracken, PA to Charleroi, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
52m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McCracken, PA
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Charleroi, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from McCracken, PA to Charleroi, PA covers 29.3 miles and takes about 52m 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, Old Route 71 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.7 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 29.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 13.7 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 6.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.5 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 79 North: Washington PA
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 79 North: Washington PA
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: New Stanton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 34
Toward I 70 East: New Stanton
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~22m 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 / slight right lanes.
8
24.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward PA 481: Monongahela, Centerville
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 35
Toward PA 481: Monongahela, Centerville
5
29.2 mi into trip
|
~52m 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.
On the drive from McCracken, PA to Charleroi, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Centerville along the way.
Centerville
24.2 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| I 79 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Old Route 71 | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Amity Ridge Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Banetown Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Baker Station Road | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Route 481 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Vista Valley Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 13.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCracken, PA and Charleroi, PA.
1
Start on this road
466 ft
·
39 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Sturge Hollow Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sturge Hollow Road
3
Turn left onto T560
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vista Valley Road
4
Turn left onto Banetown Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Banetown Road
5
Turn right onto Baker Station Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Baker Station Road
6
Continue on Baker Station Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Station Road
7
Turn left onto US 19
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Amity Ridge Road
8
Continue on US 19
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Waynesburg Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 79 North: Washington PA
10
Merge onto I 79
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 79
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 34
Toward I 70 East: New Stanton
12
Merge onto I 70
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 35
Toward PA 481: Monongahela, Centerville
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto PA 481
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 481
15
Keep slight right at fork
279 ft
·
7 sec
16
Continue on Old Route 71
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Route 71
17
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
18
Continue on 1st Street
377 ft
·
11 sec
·
1st Street
19
Continue on PA 88
270 ft
·
14 sec
·
1st Street
20
Turn left onto PA 88
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
McKean Avenue
21
Turn left onto 5th Street
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
5th Street
22
Turn left onto PA 88
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fallowfield Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
PA 88
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Thursday
Local time
8:18 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
14 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
52m 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 McCracken, PA to Charleroi, PA covers 29.3 miles and takes about 52m 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, Old Route 71. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from McCracken, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.86 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 29.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 6.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.5 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from McCracken, PA to Charleroi, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Centerville along the way.
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