Origin
Bentleyville, PA
Morning in Bentleyville on Sunday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bentleyville, PA to McCracken, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bentleyville, PA
Michael Taccetta
McCracken, PA
Kai
Trip Overview
This 22.9-mile journey from Bentleyville, PA to McCracken, PA is a quick, 38-minute drive that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily be on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and I-79, with a portion on Amity Ridge Road. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route is an economical option for a short excursion within the Northeast region. The overall feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, so expect a dynamic experience rather than a straight, monotonous stretch. It's definitely manageable in one day, offering a convenient way to connect these two Pennsylvania locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| I 79 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Amity Ridge Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Banetown Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Baker Station Road | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Vista Valley Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Pittsburgh Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 10.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentleyville, PA and McCracken, PA.
1
Start on PA 917
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto PA 917
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh Road
3
Turn left onto Carlton Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Carlton Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
5
Merge onto I 70
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I-79 south: Morgantown
7
Continue on I 79
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 79
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 30
Toward US 19: Lone Pine, Amity
9
Turn right onto US 19
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Amity Ridge Road
10
Turn right onto Baker Station Road
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Baker Station Road
11
Turn left onto Banetown Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Banetown Road
12
Turn right onto T560
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Vista Valley Road
13
Turn right onto Sturge Hollow Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sturge Hollow Road
14
Turn right
466 ft
·
34 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I-79 south: Morgantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I-79 south: Morgantown
6
16.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 19: Lone Pine, Amity
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward US 19: Lone Pine, Amity
4
20.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Banetown Road
Turn left onto Banetown Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
McCracken, PA
Morning in McCracken on Sunday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 38-minute trip. While 16% of the route involves highway driving, the majority of your time will be on more winding local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.8 miles on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you navigate through more varied terrain. This drive's personality shifts, moving from potentially faster highway sections to the more intricate movements of local roads, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bentleyville, PA to McCracken, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Amity along the way.
Amity
16.5 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McCracken, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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