Origin
Monongahela, PA
Morning in Monongahela on Saturday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monongahela, PA to Crescent Heights, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monongahela, PA
Michael Taccetta
Crescent Heights, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Monongahela, PA to Crescent Heights, PA is 15.4 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Mon/Fayette Expressway and PA 88, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a quick and efficient way to get from your starting point to your destination. Consider this route if you need a simple, no-frills journey with minimal time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 74% of the route utilizing faster roads like the Mon/Fayette Expressway. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 7.9 miles on the Mon/Fayette Expressway, allowing for steady progress. The remainder of the journey incorporates PA 88 and Coyle Curtin Road, which may offer a slight change in pace as you approach your destination. Expect a predominantly highway feel for most of this 25-minute trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mon/Fayette Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mon/Fayette Expressway and PA 88. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
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 15.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway
Merge onto PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 40 West: Centerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 30B
Toward US 40 West: Centerville
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 2036 / Pike Run Drive
At end of road, turn left onto SR 2036 / Pike Run Drive
Navigation decision point
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Circle Road
Turn left onto Circle Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| PA 88 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Coyle Curtin Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Daisytown Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| US 40 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Pike Run Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cresent Heights Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Circle Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mon/Fayette Expressway
— 7.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monongahela, PA and Crescent Heights, PA.
1
Start on PA 88; PA 837; PA 136
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 88; PA 837; PA 136
2
Continue on PA 88; PA 136; PA 837
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 88; PA 136; PA 837
3
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Coyle Curtin Road
4
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 30B
Toward US 40 West: Centerville
7
Merge onto US 40
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 40
8
Turn right onto SR 2081
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Daisytown Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto SR 2036
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pike Run Drive
10
Turn right onto Cresent Heights Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Cresent Heights Drive
11
Turn left onto Circle Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Circle Road
12
Arrive at destination
Circle Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.80 | $5.59 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.55
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(7.9 mi)
$0.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Crescent Heights, PA
Morning in Crescent Heights on Saturday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
31 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
25m 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 Monongahela, PA to Crescent Heights, PA covers 15.4 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mon/Fayette Expressway, PA 88, Coyle Curtin Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Monongahela, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.55 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 15.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Monongahela, PA to Crescent Heights, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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