Origin
Ligonier, PA
Morning in Ligonier on Saturday
Local time
8:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
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 35m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ligonier, PA
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McMurray, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ligonier, PA to McMurray, PA covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Highway, Lincoln Way, Lebanon Church Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.3 miles on Lincoln Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.82 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.
Midpoint
26.6 miles from Ligonier, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 53.2 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.
Lincoln Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 30 / Lincoln Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles (Lincoln Way): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Turn right onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Navigation decision point
4
20.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Turn left onto US 30 / Lincoln Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Lincoln Way
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
38.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Yellow Belt / West 5th Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt / West 5th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Orange Belt / McMurray Road
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt / McMurray Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ligonier, PA to McMurray, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Greensburg Business District along the way.
Greensburg Business District
16.9 mi in
|
~25m
|
via East Pittsburgh Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | 25.3 mi | 41m |
| Lincoln Way | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Lebanon Church Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| South Park Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| McMurray Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Broughton Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Pittsburgh Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Otterman Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— 25.3 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ligonier, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on PA 711
400 ft
·
8 sec
·
PA 711
2
Continue on PA 711
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Market Street
3
Turn right onto US 30
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Lincoln Highway
4
Continue on US 30
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pittsburgh Street
5
Continue on East Pittsburgh Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pittsburgh Street
Toward Greensburg Business District
6
Continue on PA 130
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 US 30
9.2 mi
·
17 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
11
Turn straight onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lysle Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jerome Street Bridge
13
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
15
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Richland Avenue
16
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
17
Turn slight left onto Yellow Belt
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
18
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
19
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Brownsville Road
20
Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Broughton Road
Use the straight lane.
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 end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
McMurray Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
25
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 26.6 miles from Ligonier, PA, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.3 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 12 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.6 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McMurray, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ligonier, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ligonier, PA
This is one driving day of about 53.2 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Ligonier, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lincoln Highway for about 25.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Ligonier, PA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 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
$8.82 one way
$17.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.32 | $20.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
8:56 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
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 35m 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 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Highway, Lincoln Way, Lebanon Church Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 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 $8.82 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (US 30 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles (Lincoln Way): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ligonier, PA to McMurray, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Greensburg Business District along the way.
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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