Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Etna, PA
pierre matile
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
The drive from Etna, PA to McMurray, PA covers 20.7 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Road, Allegheny Valley Expressway, US 19 Truck for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on Washington Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
The drive from Etna, PA to McMurray, PA covers 20.7 miles and takes about 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 8 / Butler Street.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 20.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 8 / Butler Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto PA 8 / Butler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 19 Truck toward US 19 South: Banksville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Etna, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Airport.
Monroeville
Airport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Road | 6.9 mi | 13m |
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| US 19 Truck | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| Fort Duquesne Bridge | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Valley Brook Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Cochran Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Shore Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| William Flinn Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Etna, PA and McMurray, PA.
Start on Grant Avenue
Turn right onto PA 8
Continue on PA 8
Take the exit
Merge onto PA 28; Blue Belt
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 279
Continue on I 279
Take the exit onto US 19 Truck
Turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp
Continue on Valley Brook Road
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
Turn left onto Thomas Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.43 one way
$6.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Etna on Friday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Afternoon in McMurray on Friday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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