Origin
Brackenridge, PA
Late night in Brackenridge on Saturday
Local time
3:14 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
58m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 56m
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
The drive from Brackenridge, PA to McMurray, PA covers 45 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Morgan Street, 9th Avenue, Horner Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 45 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Morgan Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brackenridge, PA to McMurray, PA is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brackenridge, PA to McMurray, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Street | — | — |
| 9th Avenue | — | — |
| Horner Street | — | — |
| Freeport Road | — | — |
| East 10th Avenue | — | — |
| Bull Creek Road | — | — |
| PA 28 South | — | — |
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Morgan Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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
·
41 sec
·
Horner Street
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Freeport Road
413 ft
·
10 sec
·
Freeport Road
6
Continue on East 10th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 10th Avenue
7
Turn right onto Bull Creek Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bull Creek Road
8
Take the ramp straight toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
9
Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
12
Merge slight left onto North Shore Expressway
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Shore Expressway
13
Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Duquesne Bridge
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Banksville Road
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US 19 South: Banksville Road
15
Turn left onto Cochran Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cochran Road
16
Turn right onto Washington Road
6.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Washington Road
17
Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp
446 ft
·
17 sec
·
Valley Brook Ramp
18
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Brook Road
19
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
420 ft
·
17 sec
·
East McMurray Road
20
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
Thomas Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Brackenridge, PA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Brackenridge, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in McMurray, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into McMurray, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.46 one way
$14.92 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.73 | $17.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in McMurray on Saturday
Local time
3:14 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
58m 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 45 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Morgan Street, 9th Avenue, Horner Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $7.46 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.
The drive from Brackenridge, PA to McMurray, PA is easy. At 58m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brackenridge, PA to McMurray, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brackenridge, PA to McMurray, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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