Origin
McCracken, PA
Afternoon in McCracken on Thursday
Local time
4:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McCracken, PA to South Strabane, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McCracken, PA
Kai
South Strabane, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from McCracken, PA to South Strabane, PA covers 11.8 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 79, Amity Ridge Road, East National Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 11.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 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 1.3 miles in near Banetown 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 24m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Banetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Baker Station Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Banetown Road
Turn left onto Banetown Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Baker Station Road
Turn right onto Baker Station Road
Navigation decision point
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
9.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 40: Laboratory
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 33
Toward US 40: Laboratory
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Strabane Drive
Turn left onto Strabane Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Amity Ridge Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East National Pike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Banetown Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Baker Station Road | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Vista Valley Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Maiden Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Sturge Hollow Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 2.7 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCracken, PA and South Strabane, 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
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 79
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 33
Toward US 40: Laboratory
12
Turn left onto US 40
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Maiden Street
13
Continue on US 40
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East National Pike
14
Turn slight left onto Anderson Drive
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Anderson Drive
15
Turn left onto Strabane Drive
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Strabane Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Strabane Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 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 | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
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
South Strabane, PA
Afternoon in South Strabane on Thursday
Local time
4:53 PM
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
24m 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 South Strabane, PA covers 11.8 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 79, Amity Ridge Road, East National Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 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 $1.96 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 24m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Banetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Baker Station Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from McCracken, PA to South Strabane, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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