Trip from McCracken, PA to McMurray, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

47m

Distance

24 mi

39 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 43m ★

6 AM

0h 47m

8 AM

0h 55m

10 AM

0h 50m

12 PM

0h 49m

3 PM

0h 51m

5 PM

0h 55m

8 PM

0h 45m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from McCracken, PA to McMurray, PA covers 24 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Washington Road, I 79, East McMurray Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on Washington Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.98 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 24 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 24 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 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 8.7 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 around 0.1 miles in near Sturge Hollow Road.

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 47m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Sturge Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Banetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Baker Station Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sturge Hollow Road

Turn left onto Sturge Hollow Road

Navigation decision point

1.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | Banetown Road

Turn left onto Banetown Road

Navigation decision point

2.7 mi into trip | ~7m in | Baker Station Road

Turn right onto Baker Station Road

Navigation decision point

6.4 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the ramp toward I 79 North: Washington PA

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 79 North: Washington PA

12.5 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward US 19: Murtland Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 19 Toward US 19: Murtland Avenue

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Washington Road	8.7 mi	16m
I 79	6 mi	8m
East McMurray Road	2.5 mi	6m
Amity Ridge Road	2.1 mi	3m
Banetown Road	1.5 mi	3m
Baker Station Road	1.4 mi	4m
Vista Valley Road	0.8 mi	2m
Sturge Hollow Road	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Washington Road — 8.7 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

466 ft · 39 sec · this road

Turn left onto Sturge Hollow Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Sturge Hollow Road

Turn left onto T560

0.8 mi · 2 min · Vista Valley Road

Turn left onto Banetown Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Banetown Road

Turn right onto Baker Station Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Baker Station Road

Continue on Baker Station Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Baker Station Road

Turn left onto US 19

2.1 mi · 3 min · Amity Ridge Road

Continue on US 19

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Waynesburg Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 79 North: Washington PA

Merge onto I 79

6.0 mi · 8 min · I 79

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 19 Toward US 19: Murtland Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto US 19

8.7 mi · 16 min · Washington Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto East McMurray Road

2.5 mi · 6 min · East McMurray Road

Turn right onto Thomas Road

52 ft · 2 sec · Thomas Road

Arrive at destination

Thomas Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.98 one way

$7.96 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$4.36	$8.72
premium	$4.93	$4.65	$9.31
diesel	$5.61	$5.30	$10.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.2	$2.52	$1.15
Efficient EV	6	$2.10	$0.96
EV Truck/SUV	9.6	$3.36	$1.54

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 13, 2026

Origin

McCracken, PA

Afternoon in McCracken on Thursday

Local time

12:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McMurray, PA

Afternoon in McMurray on Thursday

Local time

12:37 PM

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

15 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

47m 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 McCracken, PA to McMurray, PA covers 24 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Washington Road, I 79, East McMurray Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 12 miles from McCracken, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.98 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 47m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from McCracken, PA to McMurray, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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