How far is McCracken, PA from Charleroi, PA?
The driving distance from McCracken, PA to Charleroi, PA is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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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 McCracken and Charleroi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCracken and Charleroi.
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Start on the route
142 m · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Sturge Hollow Road
1709 ft · 1 min · Sturge Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Vista Valley Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Vista Valley Road
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Turn left onto Banetown Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Banetown Road
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Turn right onto Baker Station Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Baker Station Road
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Continue on Baker Station Road
3173 ft · 2 min · Baker Station Road
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Turn left onto Amity Ridge Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Amity Ridge Road
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Continue on Waynesburg Road
870 ft · 22 sec · Waynesburg Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 79 North: Washington PA
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: New Stanton
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
13.7 mi · 19 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 481: Monongahela, Centerville
927 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Route 481
1.6 km · 2 min · Route 481
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Keep slight right
85 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Old Route 71
2.8 mi · 6 min · Old Route 71
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2793 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
115 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on 1st Street
82 m · 14 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto McKean Avenue
1934 ft · 44 sec · McKean Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
82 m · 15 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Fallowfield Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Fallowfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fallowfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McCracken and Charleroi.
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
13.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McCracken and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleroi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McCracken to Charleroi?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
South Strabane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from McCracken and 16.8 miles from Charleroi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McCracken and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleroi.
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 McCracken and Charleroi. Straight-line distance: 18.57 mi (29.88 km).
#1 McCracken
McCracken is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0700700, -80.2381200 |
| Altitude | 389 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleroi
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,887 |
| Coordinates | 40.1378500, -79.8981000 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fallowfield Avenue (-79.898106, 40.137846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
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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