Origin
Ambridge, PA
Morning in Ambridge on Monday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ambridge, PA to McMurray, PA
Drive Time
51m
Distance
35.9 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ambridge, PA
Michael D Beckwith
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Ambridge, PA to McMurray, PA covers 35.9 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern Beltway, Airport Expressway, Georgetown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on Southern Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18 miles from Ambridge, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 35.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 11th Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 35.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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11th Street
Turn left onto 11th Street
Navigation decision point
8
10.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh Interna...
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Washington
5
30.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Morganza Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Morganza Road
5
30.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Morganza Road
Turn right onto Morganza Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Ambridge, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington and Pa Turnpike 576 East: Washington.
Pa Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport
10.9 mi in
|
~16m
Washington
10.9 mi in
|
~16m
Pa Turnpike 576 East: Washington
11.1 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Beltway | 18.4 mi | 20m |
| Airport Expressway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Georgetown Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Valley Brook Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Gringo Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Laurel Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Constitution Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Beltway
— 18.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ambridge, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Duss Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Duss Avenue
2
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
11th Street
3
Continue on Ambridge Woodlawn Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Ambridge Woodlawn Bridge
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 51
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Constitution Boulevard
5
Continue on PA 51
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Jordan Road
6
Continue on PA 51
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Jordan Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn right onto PA 151
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Road
8
Turn left onto PA 151
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Gringo Road
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
10
Merge onto I 376
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 376
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Airport Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 53
Toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on PA Tpke 576
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Southern Beltway
15
Keep slight left at fork
342 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Morganza Road
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
Exit 19
Toward Morganza Road
17
Turn right onto Morganza Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Morganza Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Georgetown Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Georgetown Road
19
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley Brook Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Brook Road
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
420 ft
·
16 sec
·
East McMurray Road
22
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
23
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18 miles from Ambridge, PA, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35.9 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McMurray, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ambridge, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ambridge, PA
This is one driving day of about 35.9 miles and 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ambridge, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Southern Beltway for about 18.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Ambridge, PA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in McMurray, PA
The final approach into McMurray, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around McMurray, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.96 | $13.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.29
Southern Beltway
(18.4 mi)
$1.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Monday
Local time
7:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
18 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
51m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ambridge, PA to McMurray, PA covers 35.9 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Beltway, Airport Expressway, Georgetown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Ambridge, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 35.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ambridge, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington and Pa Turnpike 576 East: Washington.
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