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Trip from Ligonier, 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

1h 22m

Distance

69.2 mi

111 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Ligonier, PA, PA

Ligonier, PA

Quyển Phạm Xuân

Downtown McMurray, PA, PA

McMurray, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Ligonier, PA to McMurray, PA covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Market Street, Lincoln Highway, East Pittsburgh Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.47 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 69.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m 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 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 69.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Market Street 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 Ligonier, PA to McMurray, PA is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Ligonier, PA to McMurray, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Market Street
Lincoln Highway
East Pittsburgh Street
East Otterman Street
Tollgate Hill Road
Lincoln Way
5th Avenue
Lysle Boulevard

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: South Market Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ligonier, PA and McMurray, PA.

1

Start on the route

400 ft · 9 sec · the route
2

Exit the roundabout onto South Market Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Market Street
3

Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

16 mi · 23 min · Lincoln Highway
4

Continue on East Pittsburgh Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Pittsburgh Street
5

Continue on East Pittsburgh Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Pittsburgh Street
6

Continue on East Otterman Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Otterman Street
7

Turn straight onto Tollgate Hill Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Tollgate Hill Road
8

Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

9.2 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Highway
9

Turn left onto Lincoln Way

6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way
10

Turn left onto 5th Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue
11

Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lysle Boulevard
12

Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
13

Continue on West 5th Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
14

Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
15

Continue on Richland Avenue

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
16

Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
17

Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road
18

Continue on Curry Hollow Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road
19

Continue on Brownsville Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Brownsville Road
20

Turn right onto Broughton Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Broughton Road
21

Turn left onto Baptist Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Baptist Road
22

Continue on South Park Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · South Park Road
23

At the end of the road, turn left onto McMurray Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · McMurray Road
24

Turn left onto Thomas Road

52 ft · 3 sec · Thomas Road
25

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.6 mi from Ligonier, PA · 41m into the drive

borough of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Trafford, PA

35 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

New Stanton, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Trafford, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Ligonier, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.47 one way

$22.94 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.56 $25.13
premium $4.93 $13.42 $26.84
diesel $5.61 $15.28 $30.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.8 0 $7.27 $3.32
Efficient EV 17.3 0 $6.06 $2.77
EV Truck/SUV 27.7 0 $9.69 $4.43

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 16, 2026

Origin

Ligonier, PA

Late night in Ligonier on Saturday

Local time

5:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McMurray, PA

Late night in McMurray on Saturday

Local time

5:42 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

1h 22m 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 Ligonier, PA to McMurray, PA covers 69.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Market Street, Lincoln Highway, East Pittsburgh Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Ligonier, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.47 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.

The drive from Ligonier, PA to McMurray, PA is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Ligonier, PA to McMurray, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Ligonier, 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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