Centerville, PA to McMurray, PA is 120.2 miles and takes about 2h 38m via Mon/Fayette Expressway, National Freeway, and National Pike, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily in Pennsylvania, offering a relatively straightforward journey. It's a good option for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The drive is mostly on established expressways and highways, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. Consider this route if you need a direct connection between these two Pennsylvania locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.1 miles from Centerville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 120.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Mon/Fayette Expressway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 32.9 miles on this road. The route transitions between these faster-paced highway sections and other major roads like the National Freeway and National Pike. Expect a varied road surface and potentially some changes in speed limits and traffic as you move between these different types of thoroughfares. It's not a constant interstate grind but also not entirely rural backroads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mon/Fayette Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 32.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 220 / Bedford Valley Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 120.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (US 220 / Bedford Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (I 68; US 40 / National Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.4 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 220 / Bedford Valley Road
Turn right onto US 220 / Bedford Valley Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.3 mi into trip|~17m in|I 68; US 40 / National Freeway
Merge onto I 68; US 40 / National Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
44.4 mi into trip|~54m in|US 40
Take the exit onto US 40 toward US 40 West: Uniontown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 40 West: Uniontown
5
45.2 mi into trip|~56m in|US 40 / National Pike
At end of road, turn left onto US 40 / National Pike
Navigation decision point
6
112.6 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Centerville, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Elizabeth and Finleyville.
Elizabeth
112.6 mi in|~2h 21m
Finleyville
112.6 mi in|~2h 21m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Mon/Fayette Expressway
32.9 mi
35m
National Freeway
32.1 mi
37m
National Pike
28.6 mi
38m
Bedford Valley Road
11.6 mi
15m
US 40 Business
3.2 mi
5m
Bebout Road
2.9 mi
6m
Venetia Road
1.5 mi
3m
Pittsburgh Street
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Mon/Fayette Expressway
— 32.9 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Nave Road
440 ft·21 sec·Nave Road
2
Turn right onto US 220
12 mi·15 min·Bedford Valley Road
3
Take the exit onto US 220
0.6 mi·1 min·US 220
4
Merge onto I 68; US 40
32 mi·37 min·National Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto US 40
0.7 mi·1 min·US 40
Toward US 40 West: Uniontown
6
Merge onto US 40
0.2 mi·20 sec·Garrett Highway
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 40
29 mi·38 min·National Pike
8
Take the exit onto US 40 Business
3.2 mi·5 min·US 40 Business
Toward US 40 Business: Uniontown
9
Turn right onto PA 51
1.1 mi·1 min·Pittsburgh Street
10
Continue on PA 51
0.5 mi·41 sec·Pittsburgh Road
11
Turn left onto Northgate Highway
0.8 mi·1 min·Northgate Highway
12
Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road
0.2 mi·26 sec·Old Pittsburgh Road
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
14
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
33 mi·35 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Exit 48Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
16
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Finleyville Elrama Road
17
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
18
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi·51 sec·Washington Avenue
19
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rankintown Road
20
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Venetia Road
21
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bebout Road
22
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft·5 sec·Valley Brook Road
23
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Valley Brook Road
24
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft·26 sec·East McMurray Road
25
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft·2 sec·Thomas Road
26
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
With a drive time under 3 hours and a fuel cost estimated at $20, this is a very manageable one-day trip. You'll likely only need one planned stop, so consider making it a mid-point break to stretch your legs. Given the longest stretch is just over 30 miles, you won't be out of range of services for too long. Pay attention to the transition points between the Mon/Fayette Expressway and the National Freeway/Pike, as these can sometimes involve changes in road conditions or traffic patterns. Leaving in the morning should give you plenty of time to arrive and settle in before evening.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.1 miles from Centerville, PA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.1 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
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 Centerville, 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 Centerville, PA
This is one driving day of about 120.2 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Centerville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Mon/Fayette Expressway for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.1 mi from Centerville, PA
· 1h 16m into the drive
The midpoint is around 64.9 miles from Centerville, 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.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.93 one way
$39.86 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$21.83
$43.65
premium
$4.93
$23.31
$46.62
diesel
$5.61
$26.54
$53.08
Estimated Tolls: $2.30
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(32.9 mi)$2.30
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
$20
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.1
0
$12.62
$5.77
Efficient EV
30.1
0
$10.52
$4.81
EV Truck/SUV
48.1
0
$16.83
$7.69
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Centerville, PA
Late night
in Centerville on Saturday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
McMurray, PA
Late night
in McMurray on Saturday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Farmington, PA
60 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
2h 38m 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 Centerville, PA to McMurray, PA covers 120.2 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mon/Fayette Expressway, National Freeway, National Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.1 miles from Centerville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.93 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 120.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (US 220 / Bedford Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (I 68; US 40 / National Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.4 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Centerville, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Elizabeth and Finleyville.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
