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Trip from McKean, PA to McMurray, PA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 9m

Distance

169.8 mi

273 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 56m ★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 2m

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

borough of Pennsylvania

McKean, PA

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Downtown McMurray, PA, PA

McMurray, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from McKean, PA to McMurray, PA covers 169.8 miles and takes about 4h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Allegheny Valley Expressway, North Street, Allegheny Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.9 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

84.9 miles from McKean, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 169.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Allegheny Valley Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.8 miles in near PA 949 / South Mill Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 169.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 41.8 miles (PA 949 / South Mill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 154 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

5
41.8 mi into trip | ~55m in | PA 949 / South Mill Avenue

Turn left onto PA 949 / South Mill Avenue

Navigation decision point

8
154 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridg...
8
154 mi into trip | ~3h 36m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
7
157 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | US 19 Truck

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 69A Toward US 19 South: Banksville Road
6
168.2 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in | Valley Brook Ramp

Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between McKean, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Airport.

Monroeville

154 mi in | ~3h 36m

Airport

154 mi in | ~3h 36m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Allegheny Valley Expressway 36.9 mi 48m
North Street 21.3 mi 29m
Allegheny Boulevard 18.1 mi 26m
Richardsville Road 14.3 mi 21m
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway 14.1 mi 15m
Portland Mills Road 10.7 mi 15m
Washington Road 6.9 mi 13m
East Center Street 5.7 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Allegheny Valley Expressway — 36.9 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 646

0.9 mi · 1 min · Ridge Road
2

Turn right onto Ormsby Crossroad

321 ft · 16 sec · Ormsby Crossroad
3

Turn right onto PA 59

4.1 mi · 5 min · Mt Alton-Ormsby Road
4

Continue on PA 59

4.5 mi · 6 min · Mt Alton Road
5

Turn left onto US 219

14 mi · 15 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
6

Continue on US 219

3.3 mi · 3 min · Burning Well Road
7

Continue on US 219

0.7 mi · 50 sec · Marvin Street
8

Turn slight right onto US 219

252 ft · 8 sec · Wilcox Road
9

Continue on US 219

4.2 mi · 4 min · Wilcox Road
10

Continue on US 219

1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street
11

Continue on US 219

1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass
12

Continue on US 219

5.7 mi · 8 min · East Center Street
13

Continue on US 219

1.7 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
14

Turn right onto PA 948

521 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
15

Turn left onto PA 949

0.2 mi · 15 sec · South Mill Avenue
16

At end of road, turn right onto PA 949

0.3 mi · 22 sec · South Street
17

Continue on PA 949

0.4 mi · 37 sec · State Street
18

Continue on PA 949

11 mi · 15 min · Portland Mills Road
19

Continue on PA 949

5.5 mi · 8 min · Lake City Road
20

Continue on Richardsville Road

14 mi · 21 min · Richardsville Road
21

Continue on Richards St

0.9 mi · 2 min · Richards St
22

At end of road, turn right onto US 322; PA 28

190 ft · 4 sec · E Main St
23

Continue on US 322; PA 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
24

Continue on South Main Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
25

Turn left onto PA 28

18 mi · 26 min · Allegheny Boulevard
26

Continue on PA 28

1.2 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
27

Continue on PA 28; PA 66

21 mi · 29 min · North Street
28

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
29

Continue on PA 28

37 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

181 ft · 4 sec
Exit 1A Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport Use the slight right lane.
31

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport Use the slight right lane.
32

Merge onto I 279

0.7 mi · 51 sec · North Shore Expressway
33

Continue on I 279

1.9 mi · 2 min · Fort Duquesne Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
34

Take the exit onto US 19 Truck

3.3 mi · 8 min · US 19 Truck
Exit 69A Toward US 19 South: Banksville Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt

1.0 mi · 2 min · Cochran Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
36

Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt

6.9 mi · 13 min · Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
37

Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp

447 ft · 17 sec · Valley Brook Ramp
Use the left lane.
38

Continue on Valley Brook Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
Use the straight lane.
39

Turn right onto East McMurray Road

420 ft · 16 sec · East McMurray Road
40

Turn left onto Thomas Road

52 ft · 2 sec · Thomas Road
41

Arrive at destination

Thomas Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.9 miles from McKean, PA, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 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 80 miles or 1h 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 84.9 miles or 2h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McMurray, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving McKean, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from McKean, PA

This is one driving day of about 169.8 miles and 4h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McKean, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Allegheny Valley Expressway for about 36.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.9 mi from McKean, PA · 2h 2m into the drive

city in Chautauqua County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

85 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

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.9 miles from McKean, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around McMurray, PA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.15 one way

$56.30 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $30.83 $61.66
premium $4.93 $32.93 $65.86
diesel $5.61 $37.49 $74.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.9 0 $17.83 $8.15
Efficient EV 42.5 0 $14.86 $6.79
EV Truck/SUV 67.9 0 $23.77 $10.87

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

McKean, PA

Night in McKean on Tuesday

Local time

10:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

27°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McMurray, PA

Night in McMurray on Tuesday

Local time

10:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

33 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

4h 9m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from McKean, PA to McMurray, PA covers 169.8 miles and takes about 4h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Allegheny Valley Expressway, North Street, Allegheny Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.9 miles from McKean, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 169.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 41.8 miles (PA 949 / South Mill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 154 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 154 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between McKean, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Airport.

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