Origin
Beaver Falls, PA
Late night in Beaver Falls on Monday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaver Falls, PA to McMurray, PA
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
49.7 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beaver Falls, PA
Jean-Paul Wettstein
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Beaver Falls, PA to McMurray, PA covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beaver Valley Expressway, Southern Beltway, Airport Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on Beaver Valley Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.22 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
24.8 miles from Beaver Falls, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Beaver Falls, PA to McMurray, PA covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beaver Valley Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 49.7 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (I 376 / Beaver Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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I 376 / Beaver Valley Expressway
Merge onto I 376 / Beaver Valley Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.7 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
24.9 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
43.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Morganza Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Morganza Road
Towns Along This Route
Between Beaver Falls, 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
24.7 mi in
|
~31m
Washington
24.7 mi in
|
~31m
Pa Turnpike 576 East: Washington
24.9 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 18.5 mi | 19m |
| 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 |
| Constitution Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| 8th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Morganza Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beaver Valley Expressway
— 18.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Falls, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Street
2
Continue on Lower 11th Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lower 11th Street
3
Continue on West 11th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 11th Street
4
Turn left onto Darlington Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Darlington Road
5
Turn right onto 8th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
8th Street
6
Merge onto PA 51
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Constitution Boulevard
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 376
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 376
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Airport Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 53
Toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Washington
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on PA Tpke 576
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Southern Beltway
13
Keep slight left at fork
342 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Morganza Road
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
Exit 19
Toward Morganza Road
15
Turn right onto Morganza Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Morganza Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Georgetown Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Georgetown Road
17
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley Brook Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Brook Road
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
420 ft
·
16 sec
·
East McMurray Road
20
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
21
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 24.8 miles from Beaver Falls, PA, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.5 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 49.7 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.8 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
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 Beaver Falls, 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 Beaver Falls, PA
This is one driving day of about 49.7 miles and 1h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beaver Falls, 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 Beaver Valley Expressway for about 18.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Beaver Falls, PA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
$8.22 one way
$16.45 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
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
$8
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in McMurray on Monday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
25 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 6m 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 Beaver Falls, PA to McMurray, PA covers 49.7 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beaver Valley Expressway, Southern Beltway, Airport Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 miles from Beaver Falls, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.22 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 15 significant decision points across 49.7 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (I 376 / Beaver Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Beaver Falls, 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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