Origin
South Strabane, PA
Afternoon in South Strabane on Thursday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Strabane, PA to McCracken, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.6 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Strabane, PA
Michael Taccetta
McCracken, PA
Kai
Trip Overview
The drive from South Strabane, PA to McCracken, PA covers 11.6 miles and takes about 23m 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 2.5 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 11.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 2.5 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 11 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
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 11.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (US 40 / East National Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Anderson Drive
Turn right onto Anderson Drive
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 40 / East National Pike
Merge onto US 40 / East National Pike
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward US 19: Lone Pine, Amity
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward US 19: Lone Pine, Amity
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Banetown Road
Turn left onto Banetown Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
T560 / Vista Valley Road
Turn right onto T560 / Vista Valley Road
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 South Strabane, PA to McCracken, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Amity along the way.
Amity
5.3 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Amity Ridge Road | 2 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 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sturge Hollow Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 2.5 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Strabane, PA and McCracken, PA.
1
Start on Strabane Drive
30 ft
·
2 sec
·
Strabane Drive
2
Turn right onto Anderson Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Anderson Drive
3
Merge onto US 40
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East National Pike
4
Continue on US 40
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Maiden Street
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
6
Merge onto I 79
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 79
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 30
Toward US 19: Lone Pine, Amity
8
Turn right onto US 19
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Amity Ridge Road
9
Turn right onto Baker Station Road
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Baker Station Road
10
Turn left onto Banetown Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Banetown Road
11
Turn right onto T560
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vista Valley Road
12
Turn right onto Sturge Hollow Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sturge Hollow Road
13
Turn right
466 ft
·
34 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
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 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
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
McCracken, PA
Afternoon in McCracken on Thursday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 McCracken, PA covers 11.6 miles and takes about 23m 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 5.8 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 $1.92 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 11.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Anderson Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 40 / East National Pike): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from South Strabane, PA to McCracken, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Amity along the way.
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