Origin
Dormont, PA
Morning in Dormont on Saturday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dormont, 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
23m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dormont, PA
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McMurray, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 10.3-mile drive from Dormont, PA to McMurray, PA will take you about 23 minutes, making it an easy and convenient trip. Since it's such a quick journey, it's perfect for a day trip and doesn't require an overnight stay. You'll primarily be navigating via Washington Road, Valley Brook Road, and West Liberty Avenue. With a low estimated fuel cost of $2, this route is budget-friendly. The drive offers a local feel, ideal for a quick errand or a short hop within the Northeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway driving involved. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles along Washington Road. This characteristic suggests a route that involves frequent turns and potential traffic lights rather than open, high-speed cruising. The local nature of the roads means you'll be experiencing a more community-oriented driving environment throughout the 10.3 miles.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 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 US 19 Truck / West Liberty Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 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 (US 19 Truck / West Liberty Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (Valley Brook Ramp): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (East McMurray Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 19 Truck / West Liberty Avenue
Turn right onto US 19 Truck / West Liberty Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Valley Brook Ramp
Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East McMurray Road
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Thomas Road
Turn left onto Thomas Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Road | 8.1 mi | 17m |
| Valley Brook Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Liberty Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Valley Brook Ramp | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East McMurray Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Thomas Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Road
— 8.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dormont, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on this road
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 19 Truck
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Liberty Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 19 Truck
8.1 mi
·
17 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp
447 ft
·
17 sec
·
Valley Brook Ramp
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Brook Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
420 ft
·
16 sec
·
East McMurray Road
7
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
8
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.71 one way
$3.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
6:43 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
23m 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 Dormont, PA to McMurray, PA covers 10.3 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Road, Valley Brook Road, West Liberty Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.2 miles from Dormont, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.71 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 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 19 Truck / West Liberty Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (Valley Brook Ramp): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles (East McMurray Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dormont, 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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