Origin
McMurray, PA
Night in McMurray on Friday
Local time
9:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Butler, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
56.1 mi
90 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 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Butler, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
This 56.1-mile drive from McMurray, PA to Butler, PA takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with no highway driving involved, and the estimated fuel cost is around $9. The route is recommended for a single day, offering a straightforward journey through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Given its relatively short duration and turn-heavy nature, it’s best suited for travelers who prefer a more engaging, less highway-focused experience and don't require an overnight stop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 56.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The majority of your travel will be on roads like Raymond P Shafer Highway, Evans City Road, and Lindsay Road. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 33.5 miles on Raymond P Shafer Highway, offering a good segment of consistent driving before you encounter more frequent turns. This road's personality is defined by its local character, requiring your attention as you navigate through communities and changing road conditions without the ease of high-speed highway travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Raymond P Shafer Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.5 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 5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward PA Turnpike 576 West
Navigation decision point
Toward PA Turnpike 576 West
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19
Toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
5
39.7 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward PA 528: Evans City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 83
Toward PA 528: Evans City
8
40 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 528 North: Evans City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 528 North: Evans City
6
56 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street
Turn left onto PA 8; PA 356 / South Main Street
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 McMurray, PA to Butler, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Pa Turnpike 576 West along the way.
Pa Turnpike 576 West
5 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | 33.5 mi | 43m |
| Evans City Road | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| Lindsay Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Valley Brook Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Georgetown Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| New Castle Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Baker Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Raymond P Shafer Highway
— 33.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Butler, PA.
1
Start on Thomas Road
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Thomas Road
2
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
404 ft
·
16 sec
·
East McMurray Road
3
Turn left onto Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Brook Road
4
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley Brook Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Georgetown Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Georgetown Road
6
Turn right onto Baker Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Morganza Road
226 ft
·
4 sec
·
Morganza Road
8
Continue on Morganza Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Morganza Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA Turnpike 576 West
10
Merge onto PA Tpke 576
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Southern Beltway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 19
Toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 79
33 mi
·
43 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 83
Toward PA 528: Evans City
14
Keep slight right at fork
288 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 528 North: Evans City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn slight right onto PA 528
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lindsay Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto PA 68; PA 528
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Evans City Road
17
Continue on PA 68; PA 528
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Continue on PA 68
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Evans City Road
19
Turn straight onto PA 68; PA 356
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Castle Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn slight right onto PA 68; PA 356
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cunningham Street
21
Turn left onto PA 8; PA 356
496 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Arrive at destination
PA 8
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28 mi from McMurray, PA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 28 miles from McMurray, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Butler, PA
The final approach into Butler, 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
$9.30 one way
$18.60 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.88 | $21.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.39 | $24.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.89 | $2.69 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.85 | $3.59 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Butler, PA
Night in Butler on Friday
Local time
9:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m 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 McMurray, PA to Butler, PA covers 56.1 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Raymond P Shafer Highway, Evans City Road, Lindsay Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28 miles from McMurray, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.30 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 56.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from McMurray, PA to Butler, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Pa Turnpike 576 West 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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