How far is McCracken, PA from Donora, PA?
The driving distance from McCracken, PA to Donora, PA is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 Donora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCracken and Donora.
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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 left to continue on Route 481
1.4 km · 2 min · Route 481
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Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Coyle Curtin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Country Club Road
2669 ft · 48 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McKean Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McCracken and Donora.
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 Donora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McCracken to Donora?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 16.3 miles from McCracken and 18.7 miles from Donora.
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 13.7 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 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 Donora.
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 Donora. Straight-line distance: 21.34 mi (34.34 km).
#1 McCracken
McCracken is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0700700, -80.2381200 |
| Altitude | 389 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Donora
Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,546 |
| Coordinates | 40.1734000, -79.8575500 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: McKean Avenue (-79.857593, 40.173409)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.36 | $14.71 |
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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