Origin
Clairton, PA
Night in Clairton on Sunday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clairton, PA to McMurray, PA
Drive Time
31m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
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6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clairton, PA
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McMurray, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Clairton and McMurray, this 15.2-mile journey is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 31 minutes. Because the entire route consists of local roads without any highway stretches, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You can easily complete this drive on a budget of just $3 for fuel, making it a highly economical way to navigate this part of Pennsylvania. Since the trip is short, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It serves as a practical, no-fuss link between these two Northeast locations, allowing you to get from point A to point B with minimal preparation.
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
7.6 miles from Clairton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy experience behind the wheel, as this route relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. You will navigate a series of winding paths, utilizing Finleyville Elrama Road, Bebout Road, and 5th Street to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.6-mile segment along Finleyville Elrama Road, which provides a brief reprieve from the constant turns. Because the highway share is 0%, the pace remains moderate and consistent throughout the entire 31-minute duration. Prepare for a driving style that demands your full attention, as the road's character is defined by its technical, local-road nature rather than long, straightaways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Finleyville Elrama Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Saint Clair Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Saint Clair Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (PA 837 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (PA 88 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Saint Clair Avenue
Turn left onto Saint Clair Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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PA 837 / State Street
Turn right onto PA 837 / State Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
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~16m in
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PA 88 / Washington Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88 / Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
14.4 mi into trip
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~29m in
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Valley Brook Road
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
15.1 mi into trip
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~31m in
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Thomas Road
Turn left onto Thomas Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Finleyville Elrama Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Bebout Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| 5th Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Venetia Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Valley Brook Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Rankintown Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Finleyville Elrama Road
— 4.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clairton, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on 3rd Street
43 ft
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4 sec
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3rd Street
2
Turn left onto Saint Clair Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Saint Clair Avenue
3
Turn right onto PA 837
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
4
Continue on PA 837
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
5th Street
5
Turn right onto Finleyville Elrama Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
6
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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Washington Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
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Washington Avenue
8
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Rankintown Road
9
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Venetia Road
10
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
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Bebout Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft
·
5 sec
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Valley Brook Road
12
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Valley Brook Road
13
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft
·
26 sec
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East McMurray Road
14
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
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Thomas Road
15
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
Given the short distance and the nature of these local roads, you have plenty of flexibility when it comes to your departure time. Since the drive is only 15.2 miles, you won't need to plan for any formal stops, allowing you to head out whenever it best fits your schedule. Keep in mind that because the route is entirely local, traffic patterns on Finleyville Elrama Road can impact your travel time more than they would on a major highway. Always ensure your fuel tank is ready for the trip, though the $3 cost makes this an easy expense to manage. My top tip for this specific drive is to stay alert for frequent turns, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating intersections and local turns for nearly the entire 31-minute duration.
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 7.6 miles from Clairton, PA, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.6 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 15.2 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.6 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
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 Clairton, 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 Clairton, PA
This is one driving day of about 15.2 miles and 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clairton, 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 Finleyville Elrama Road for about 4.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.6 mi from Clairton, PA · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.6 miles from Clairton, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.03 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.95 | $5.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.38 | $6.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
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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
31m 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 Clairton, PA to McMurray, PA covers 15.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Finleyville Elrama Road, Bebout Road, 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Clairton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.52 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 straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Saint Clair Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (PA 837 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (PA 88 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clairton, PA to McMurray, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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