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Trip from Masontown, PA to Leisenring, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

34m

Distance

21.2 mi

34 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Masontown, PA, PA

Masontown, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

Masontown, PA to Leisenring, PA is 21.2 miles and takes about 34m via US 40, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, making it an easy addition to any regional exploration. The drive offers a mixed experience, transitioning from highway segments to more local roads as you approach your destination. With no dedicated stops recommended, this route is ideal for a quick journey when you're looking for efficiency without sacrificing a practical travel experience. Plan for minimal time commitment, allowing you to maximize your day.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 40 9.3 mi 10m
McClellandtown Road 8.8 mi 15m
Arch Bridge Road 1 mi 2m
North Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Crawford Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Leisenring Vanderbilt Road 0.1 mi <1m
West Church Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 40 — 9.3 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Masontown, PA and Leisenring, PA.

1

Start on West Church Avenue

22 ft · 7 sec · West Church Avenue
2

Turn left onto PA 166

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
4

Merge onto PA 21; PA 166

8.8 mi · 15 min · McClellandtown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Use the right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville
7

Merge onto US 40; US 119

9.3 mi · 10 min · US 40; US 119
8

Turn left onto Arch Bridge Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Arch Bridge Road
9

At end of road, turn left onto West Crawford Avenue

0.4 mi · 53 sec · West Crawford Avenue
10

Turn right onto Leisenring Vanderbilt Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Leisenring Vanderbilt Road
11

Arrive at destination

Leisenring Vanderbilt Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 166 / North Main Street

Turn left onto PA 166 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | PA 21; PA 166 / McClellandtown Road

Merge onto PA 21; PA 166 / McClellandtown Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
9.7 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
9.9 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 119 North, US 40 West: Connellsville
4
20.7 mi into trip | ~32m in | West Crawford Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto West Crawford Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.38 one way

$6.76 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $3.74 $7.48
premium $4.81 $4.01 $8.03
diesel $4.80 $4.00 $8.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02
Efficient EV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85
EV Truck/SUV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026

Origin

Masontown, PA

Morning in Masontown on Monday

Local time

6:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Sunny

SW 2 to 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 5:45AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Leisenring, PA

Morning in Leisenring on Monday

Local time

6:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Sunny

SW 3 to 8 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 5:45AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 2:51AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

34m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route presents a mixed drive, with about 44% on highways. You'll experience stretches of US 40, which can feel like a more substantial road, including one segment that lasts for 9.3 miles without interruption. As you progress, the route incorporates McClellandtown Road and Arch Bridge Road, suggesting a shift to more local and potentially winding sections. Expect a varied driving experience that moves beyond a simple interstate cruise, requiring some attention to changing road conditions and types.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on US 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 166 / North Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 166 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (PA 21; PA 166 / McClellandtown Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,240 ft 959 ft

Total Climb

488 ft

Total Descent

492 ft

Highest Point

1,240 ft

~6 mi in

Elevation Range

281 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Starbucks

Cafe

Around the midpoint, right off the route

15min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Uniontown, PA

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Around the midpoint, right off the route

19min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Uniontown, PA

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00; Sa-Su 06:00-21:00

Visit website

Pizza Hut Express

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

15min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Uniontown, PA

Cuisine: pizza

Visit website

Wendy's

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

15min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Uniontown, PA

Cuisine: burger

Hours: 07:00-22:00

Visit website

McDonald's

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

15min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cuisine: burger

Visit website

McDonald's

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

19min in 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cuisine: burger

Visit website

Titlow Tavern & Grille

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

19min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Uniontown, PA

Cuisine: american

Visit website

IHOP

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

15min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Uniontown, PA

Cuisine: breakfast;pancake

Hours: 24/7

Visit website

Stewart's Crossing

Camp_site

Near the end, short detour

34min in 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour
Visit website

Quality Inn & Suites

Hotel

Around the midpoint, right off the route

15min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Stewart's Crossing

Camp_site

Near the end, short detour

34min in 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour
Visit website

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Masontown, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1798

Arriving in Leisenring, PA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on US 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Leisenring, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: near the start (PA 166 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (PA 21; PA 166 / McClellandtown Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Fort Necessity National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leisenring, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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