Origin
McKees Rocks, PA
Morning in McKees Rocks on Saturday
Local time
8:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKees Rocks, 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
35m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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 McKees Rocks, PA to McMurray, PA covers 17.8 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Road, Greentree Road, Cochran Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.9 miles on Washington Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 17.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 6.9 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in near PA 121; Blue Belt / Mansfield Avenue.
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 17.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.9 miles (PA 121; Blue Belt / Mansfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (PA 121; Blue Belt / Greentree Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (PA 121; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
PA 121; Blue Belt / Mansfield Avenue
Turn left onto PA 121; Blue Belt / Mansfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
PA 121; Blue Belt / Greentree Road
Turn right onto PA 121; Blue Belt / Greentree Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
PA 121; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 121; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 19; Yellow Belt / Washington Road
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt / Washington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
16.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Valley Brook Ramp
Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Road | 6.9 mi | 13m |
| Greentree Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Cochran Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Valley Brook Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Windgap Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Noble Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Baldwick Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Road
— 6.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKees Rocks, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Blue Belt
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Chartiers Avenue
2
Turn left onto Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Wind Gap Bridge
3
Continue on Blue Belt
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Windgap Avenue
4
Continue on Blue Belt
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Center Street
5
Turn right onto Blue Belt
303 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cross Street
6
Turn left onto Blue Belt
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Noble Avenue
7
Turn left onto Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Crafton Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Blue Belt
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Baldwick Road
9
Continue on PA 50; Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Noblestown Road
10
Turn right onto PA 121; Blue Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Poplar Street
11
Turn left onto PA 121; Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Mansfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto PA 121; Blue Belt
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Greentree Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
At end of road, turn left onto PA 121; Yellow Belt
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cochran Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
6.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp
447 ft
·
17 sec
·
Valley Brook Ramp
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Brook Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
420 ft
·
16 sec
·
East McMurray Road
18
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
19
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Saturday
Local time
8:55 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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 McKees Rocks, PA to McMurray, PA covers 17.8 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Road, Greentree Road, Cochran Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.9 miles from McKees Rocks, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.95 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 17.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.9 miles (PA 121; Blue Belt / Mansfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles (PA 121; Blue Belt / Greentree Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (PA 121; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from McKees Rocks, 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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