Origin
McCracken, PA
Morning in McCracken on Thursday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McCracken, PA to East Washington, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
11.3 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McCracken, PA
Kai
East Washington, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from McCracken, PA to East Washington, PA covers 11.3 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vista Valley Road, Park Avenue, Lagonda Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on Vista Valley Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 11.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 11.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vista Valley Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4 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 0.1 miles in near Sturge Hollow Road.
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 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Sturge Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (PA 18 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 40; PA 18 / South Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sturge Hollow Road
Turn left onto Sturge Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
PA 18 / Park Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto PA 18 / Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 40; PA 18 / South Jefferson Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 40; PA 18 / South Jefferson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
PA 136 / West Beau Street
Turn right onto PA 136 / West Beau Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East Chestnut Street
Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Valley Road | 4 mi | 9m |
| Park Avenue | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Lagonda Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Beau Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Maiden Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Sturge Hollow Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Jefferson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vista Valley Road
— 4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCracken, PA and East Washington, 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 right onto T560
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Vista Valley Road
4
Turn straight onto Alamae Lakes Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Alamae Lakes Road
5
Continue on Lagonda Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lagonda Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto PA 18
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Park Avenue
7
Turn left onto West Maiden Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Maiden Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 40; PA 18
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto PA 136
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Beau Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto North Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Avenue
11
Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
34 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Chestnut Street
12
Arrive at destination
East Chestnut Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.87 one way
$3.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
East Washington, PA
Morning in East Washington on Thursday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 East Washington, PA covers 11.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vista Valley Road, Park Avenue, Lagonda Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 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 $1.87 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 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Sturge Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (PA 18 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.3 miles (US 40; PA 18 / South Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from McCracken, PA to East Washington, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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