How far is Studa, PA from Donora, PA?

The driving distance from Studa, PA to Donora, PA is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.09 mi
00h 59m
Flight
32.35 mi
52.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.35 mi
Kilometers
52.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.09 mi
Kilometers
74.18 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Donora
Thu, Oct 15, 3:38 PM EDT
Return by in Studa
Thu, Oct 15, 4:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Studa
2026-10-15T14:39
Arrive Donora
Thu, Oct 15, 3:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Studa
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
South Strabane
PA

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

From Studa
21.8 mi
00h 29m
To Donora
24.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Studa and Donora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Studa and Donora.

  1. 1

    Start on Cross Creek Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Cross Creek Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Avella Road

    158 m · 16 sec · Avella Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Avella Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Avella Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Scenic Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Scenic Drive

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Washington Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Washington Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Pike

    8 mi · 12 min · Washington Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    18.2 mi · 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 481: Monongahela, Centerville

    927 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Route 481

    1.6 km · 2 min · Route 481

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Route 481

    1.4 km · 2 min · Route 481

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Country Club Road

    2669 ft · 48 sec · Country Club Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McKean Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Studa and Donora.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18.2 mi · 39%
Washington Pike
9.4 mi · 20%
Jefferson Avenue
2.72 mi · 6%
Cross Creek Road
2.36 mi · 5%
Coyle Curtin Road
2.08 mi · 5%
Route 481
1.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

18.2 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
32.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Strabane
00h 29m from Studa
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Studa and Mostly Cloudy near Donora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Studa to Donora?

The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 21.8 miles from Studa and 24.3 miles from Donora.

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

The direct path is about 32.4 miles (52.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Studa and Mostly Cloudy near Donora.

Stop Ideas Near South Strabane

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Strabane, 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 South Strabane.

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Union Station

37 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
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Connellsville station

50 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
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Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

69 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Studa and Donora. Straight-line distance: 32.35 mi (52.07 km).

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#1 Studa

Situated in Washington County in western Pennsylvania, this community rests at an elevation of 1017 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3036800, -80.4467300
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Donora

#2 Donora

Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population4,546
Coordinates40.1734000, -79.8575500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Cross Creek Road (-80.446687, 40.30367)
End: McKean Avenue (-79.857593, 40.173409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.55
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $7.28 $14.55
Mid-grade $4.93 $8.03 $16.06
Premium $5.31 $8.65 $17.29
Diesel $6.55 $10.68 $21.35

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Studa and Donora. The current time is 14:39:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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