How far is Donora, PA from McCracken, PA?
The driving distance from Donora, PA to McCracken, PA is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Donora and McCracken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Donora and McCracken.
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Start on McKean Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · McKean Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Monogahela Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Coyle Curtin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West
558 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
13.8 mi · 19 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-79 south: Morgantown
2233 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Lone Pine, Amity
1398 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Amity Ridge Road
2 mi · 3 min · Amity Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Baker Station Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Baker Station Road
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Turn left onto Banetown Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Banetown Road
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Turn right onto Vista Valley Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Vista Valley Road
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Turn right onto Sturge Hollow Road
1709 ft · 1 min · Sturge Hollow Road
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Turn right
142 m · 34 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Donora and McCracken.
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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
13.8 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Donora and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCracken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Donora to McCracken?
The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Strabane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Donora and 16.3 miles from McCracken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Donora and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCracken.
Stop Ideas Near South Strabane
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Strabane.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Donora and McCracken. Straight-line distance: 21.34 mi (34.34 km).
#1 Donora
Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,546 |
| Coordinates | 40.1734000, -79.8575500 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McCracken
McCracken is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0700700, -80.2381200 |
| Altitude | 389 |
| Country | United States |
End: McCracken (-80.23812, 40.07007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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