Origin
Brackenridge, PA
Morning in Brackenridge on Saturday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brackenridge, PA to McMurray, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
36.5 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brackenridge, PA
Haneul Trac
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Brackenridge, PA to McMurray, PA is 36.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via Allegheny Valley Expressway and US 19 Truck, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This northeastern Pennsylvania drive keeps you within the state for its entirety. It's a relatively short trip, suitable for a single day, primarily utilizing highway infrastructure. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward journey between these two points with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 36.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip is largely a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 18.5 miles on the Allegheny Valley Expressway, offering a consistent pace. The route then transitions to Washington Road and US 19 Truck, which may offer a slightly different driving feel as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of open highway and more local road segments as you navigate.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Allegheny Valley Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Allegheny Valley Expressway and Washington Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Freeport Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.5 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 0.6 miles (Freeport Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Freeport Road
At end of road, turn left onto Freeport Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
20.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
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 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridg...
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
7
23.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 19 Truck
Take the exit onto US 19 Truck toward US 19 South: Banksville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69A
Toward US 19 South: Banksville Road
6
34.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
Valley Brook Ramp
Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brackenridge, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Airport.
Monroeville
20.7 mi in
|
~32m
Airport
20.7 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 18.5 mi | 26m |
| Washington Road | 6.9 mi | 13m |
| US 19 Truck | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| Fort Duquesne Bridge | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Valley Brook Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Cochran Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Shore Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Bull Creek Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 18.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brackenridge, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Cornelia Street
102 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cornelia Street
2
Turn straight onto Morgan Street
463 ft
·
25 sec
·
Morgan Street
3
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Horner Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Horner Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Freeport Road
413 ft
·
10 sec
·
Freeport Road
6
Continue on East 10th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 10th Avenue
7
Turn right onto PA 366; Red Belt
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bull Creek Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
9
Merge onto PA 28
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
181 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 279
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Shore Expressway
13
Continue on I 279
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Duquesne Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 19 Truck
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US 19 Truck
Exit 69A
Toward US 19 South: Banksville Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cochran Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
6.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp
447 ft
·
17 sec
·
Valley Brook Ramp
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Brook Road
Use the straight 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Brackenridge, PA · 28m 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
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 36.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Brackenridge, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.05 one way
$12.10 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.63 | $13.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.83 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
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 Saturday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
19 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
1h 5m 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 Brackenridge, PA to McMurray, PA covers 36.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allegheny Valley Expressway, Washington Road, US 19 Truck. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Brackenridge, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.05 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Freeport Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brackenridge, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Airport.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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