Origin
White, PA
Night in White on Friday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White, PA to Davidson, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White, PA
TIORHISTA R
Davidson, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from White, PA to Davidson, PA covers 31.7 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on University Drive, Mon/Fayette Expressway, Memorial Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on University Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 31.7 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.
University Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 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 7.9 miles in near PA 982 / Pleasant Valley 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 48m 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 7.9 miles (PA 982 / Pleasant Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
PA 982 / Pleasant Valley Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 982 / Pleasant Valley Road
Navigation decision point
5
21.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward PA 43 North: Brownsville, Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 43 North: Brownsville, Pittsburgh
6
30.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward US 40: Brier Hill, Brownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 22
Toward US 40: Brier Hill, Brownsville
4
30.9 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 40
Turn left onto US 40
Navigation decision point
5
31.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Turn right
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 White, PA to Davidson, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsburgh along the way.
Pittsburgh
21.9 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University Drive | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 8 mi | 9m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 4 mi | 4m |
| Buchanan Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Quail Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Englishman Hill Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Blackstone Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Morrell Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
University Drive
— 8.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White, PA and Davidson, PA.
1
Start on Buchanan Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Buchanan Road
2
Continue on Buchanan Road
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Buchanan Road
3
Continue on Quail Hill Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Quail Hill Road
4
Continue on Englishman Hill Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Englishman Hill Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto PA 982
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pleasant Valley Road
6
Turn left onto US 119
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
7
Turn straight onto US 119
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
Blackstone Road
8
Merge onto US 119
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Morrell Avenue
9
Turn slight right onto US 119
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
University Drive
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 43 North: Brownsville, Pittsburgh
11
Continue on PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22
Toward US 40: Brier Hill, Brownsville
13
Turn left onto US 40
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 40
14
Turn left onto US 40
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
National Pike
15
Turn right onto Twin Hills Road
442 ft
·
21 sec
·
Twin Hills Road
16
Turn right
189 ft
·
13 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from White, PA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from White, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Davidson, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Davidson, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.26 one way
$10.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.56
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(8 mi)
$0.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Davidson, PA
Night in Davidson on Friday
Local time
10:27 PM
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
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
48m 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 White, PA to Davidson, PA covers 31.7 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are University Drive, Mon/Fayette Expressway, Memorial Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from White, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.26 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 48m 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 7.9 miles (PA 982 / Pleasant Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from White, PA to Davidson, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsburgh along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Flight 93 National Memorial.
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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