Origin
Colerain, PA
Morning in Colerain on Friday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Colerain, PA to McMurray, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
148.8 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
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6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colerain, PA
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McMurray, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colerain, PA to McMurray, PA covers 148.8 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Union Furnace Road, Shovel Works Road, Birmingham Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.67 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.4 miles from Colerain, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 148.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 148.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Union Furnace Road 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 Colerain, PA to McMurray, PA is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Colerain, PA to McMurray, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Union Furnace Road | — | — |
| Shovel Works Road | — | — |
| Birmingham Pike | — | — |
| US 22 | — | — |
| William Penn Highway | — | — |
| Admiral Peary Highway | — | — |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | — | — |
| PA 885 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Union Furnace Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Spruce Creek Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Spruce Creek Road
2
Keep slight right to continue on Union Furnace Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Furnace Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Shovel Works Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Shovel Works Road
4
Turn right onto Birmingham Pike
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Birmingham Pike
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
6
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
21 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
8
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
9
Continue on William Penn Highway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
10
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
11
Continue on William Penn Highway
45 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
William Penn Highway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13
Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
479 ft
·
24 sec
·
PA 885 South: Glenwood
14
Turn right onto Bates Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Bates Street
15
Turn left onto Second Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Second Avenue
16
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hot Metal Street
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Carson Street
18
Turn right onto Becks Run Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Becks Run Road
19
Continue on Biscayne Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Biscayne Drive
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Maytide Street
21
Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
22
Take the exit slight right
3.0 mi
·
6 min
23
Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Milford Drive
24
Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hillcrest Street
25
Continue on Bethel Church Road
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethel Church Road
27
Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethel Church Road
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto McMurray Road
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
McMurray Road
29
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
Thomas Road
30
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.4 miles from Colerain, PA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
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 33 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.4 miles or 1h 22m 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 15m
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 Colerain, 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 Colerain, PA
This is one driving day of about 148.8 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Colerain, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.4 mi from Colerain, PA · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.4 miles from Colerain, 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
$24.67 one way
$49.34 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $27.02 | $54.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $28.86 | $57.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.85 | $65.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.62 | $7.14 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.02 | $5.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.83 | $9.52 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Friday
Local time
11:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 45m 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 Colerain, PA to McMurray, PA covers 148.8 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Union Furnace Road, Shovel Works Road, Birmingham Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.4 miles from Colerain, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.67 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.
The drive from Colerain, PA to McMurray, PA is easy. At 2h 45m 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 Colerain, PA to McMurray, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colerain, 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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