Trip from South Strabane, PA to Studa, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

42m

Distance

25.1 mi

40 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 39m ★

6 AM

0h 42m

8 AM

0h 49m

10 AM

0h 45m

12 PM

0h 44m

3 PM

0h 45m

5 PM

0h 49m

8 PM

0h 40m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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South Strabane, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from South Strabane, PA to Studa, PA covers 25.1 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Washington Pike, I 79, Cross Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on Washington Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m 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 42m drive with frequent turns across 25.1 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.

Washington Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Anderson Drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 25.1 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: near the start (Anderson Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (I 79): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Anderson Drive

Turn right onto Anderson Drive

Navigation decision point

2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 79

Merge onto I 79

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17 Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue

8.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | East Wylie Avenue

Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

8.4 mi into trip | ~13m in | PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue

Turn right onto PA 18 / Jefferson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Washington Pike	9.4 mi	13m
I 79	5.4 mi	7m
Cross Creek Road	2.3 mi	5m
East National Pike	1.7 mi	2m
Scenic Drive	1.6 mi	2m
Jefferson Avenue	1.5 mi	3m
East Main Street	1.1 mi	1m
Avella Road	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Washington Pike — 9.4 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Strabane, PA and Studa, PA.

Start on Strabane Drive

30 ft · 2 sec · Strabane Drive

Turn right onto Anderson Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Anderson Drive

Merge onto US 40

1.7 mi · 2 min · East National Pike

Continue on US 40

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Maiden Street

Turn left

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Merge onto I 79

5.4 mi · 7 min · I 79

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 17 Toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto PA 18

1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 844

8.0 mi · 11 min · Washington Pike

Continue on PA 844

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Continue on PA 844

1.4 mi · 2 min · Washington Pike

Turn slight right onto PA 231

1.6 mi · 2 min · Scenic Drive

At end of road, turn right onto PA 50

0.7 mi · 1 min · Avella Road

At end of road, turn left onto Avella Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Avella Road

Continue on Cross Creek Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Cross Creek Road

Arrive at destination

Cross Creek Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.16 one way

$8.32 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$4.56	$9.12
premium	$4.93	$4.87	$9.74
diesel	$5.61	$5.54	$11.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.5	$2.64	$1.20
Efficient EV	6.3	$2.20	$1.00
EV Truck/SUV	10	$3.51	$1.61

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

South Strabane, PA

Afternoon in South Strabane on Thursday

Local time

2:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Studa, PA

Afternoon in Studa on Thursday

Local time

2:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

9 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

42m 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 South Strabane, PA to Studa, PA covers 25.1 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Washington Pike, I 79, Cross Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from South Strabane, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.16 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.