How far is Davidson, PA from Smithfield, PA?

The driving distance from Davidson, PA to Smithfield, PA is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.36 mi
00h 21m
Flight
12.98 mi
20.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.98 mi
Kilometers
20.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.36 mi
Kilometers
31.15 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithfield
Wed, Apr 15, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Davidson
Wed, Apr 15, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davidson
2026-04-15T09:53
Arrive Smithfield
Wed, Apr 15, 10:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Davidson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oliver
PA

Census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Davidson
9.7 mi
00h 10m
To Smithfield
9.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Davidson and Smithfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davidson and Smithfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Twin Hills Road

    135 m · 24 sec · Twin Hills Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto National Pike

    1448 ft · 27 sec · National Pike

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1283 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    2534 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 119 South, PA 43: Morgantown

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairchance, Smithfield

    1556 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Big Six Road

    1022 ft · 17 sec · Big Six Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    2236 ft · 38 sec · Morgantown Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgantown Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Davidson and Smithfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
11.8 mi · 61%
US 119 South
4.04 mi · 21%
Morgantown Road
1.47 mi · 8%
National Pike
1 mi · 5%
Morgantown Street
0.42 mi · 2%
Fairchance
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

7.86 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oliver
00h 10m from Davidson
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Davidson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smithfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Davidson to Smithfield?

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oliver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Davidson and 9.7 miles from Smithfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Davidson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smithfield.

Stop Ideas Near Oliver

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oliver, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oliver.

RAIL

Connellsville station

15 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

45 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

53 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
BUS

Grantsville, MD

58 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davidson and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 12.98 mi (20.89 km).

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#1 Davidson

Township in southern Sullivan County, Pennsylvania

Population528
Coordinates39.9886900, -79.8464300
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Smithfield

#2 Smithfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population807
Coordinates39.8031300, -79.8078300
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.846034, 39.988497)
End: Morgantown Street (-79.807881, 39.803188)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.59 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.36 gal · 5.18 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.78 $5.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.13 $6.25
Premium $4.95 $3.37 $6.74
Diesel $5.98 $4.07 $8.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Davidson and Smithfield. The current time is 09:53:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.