Origin
McMurray, PA
Evening in McMurray on Friday
Local time
8:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Dunbar, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
50 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Dunbar, PA
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Trip Overview
McMurray, PA to Dunbar, PA is 50 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via Mon/Fayette Expressway and US 119, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, making it a straightforward trip for those in the area. Expect a route that is predominantly highway, offering a quick and efficient connection between these two Pennsylvania locations. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion with minimal planning required.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 80% of the journey taking place on faster roads like the Mon/Fayette Expressway. You'll experience a largely uninterrupted drive, including a significant stretch of 33.7 miles solely on the Mon/Fayette Expressway. The route transitions from the expressway to US 119, offering a consistent pace for most of the trip. Bebout Road provides a brief, more local road experience before you reach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mon/Fayette Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 33.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mon/Fayette Expressway and US 119. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East McMurray Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 50 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (East McMurray Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Bebout Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.6 miles (PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East McMurray Road
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bebout Road
Enter roundabout onto Bebout Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway
Merge onto PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
41.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 119 North: Connellsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 119 North: Connellsville
6
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Connellsville Street
Turn sharp left onto Connellsville Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 33.7 mi | 37m |
| US 119 | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Bebout Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Venetia Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Ranch Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Finleyville Elrama Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Valley Brook Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mon/Fayette Expressway
— 33.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Dunbar, PA.
1
Start on Thomas Road
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Thomas Road
2
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
304 ft
·
8 sec
·
East McMurray Road
3
Turn right onto Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Brook Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Bebout Road
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bebout Road
5
Continue on Bebout Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Bebout Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Venetia Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Venetia Road
7
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankintown Road
8
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Washington Avenue
10
Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
34 mi
·
37 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 119 North: Connellsville
14
Merge onto US 119
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 119
15
Turn right onto Ranch Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ranch Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto Woodvale Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Woodvale Street
17
Turn sharp left onto Connellsville Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Connellsville Street
18
Continue on Connellsville Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Connellsville Street
19
Turn left
44 ft
·
3 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from McMurray, PA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from McMurray, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dunbar, PA
The final approach into Dunbar, 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
$8.29 one way
$16.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.70 | $19.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.36
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(33.7 mi)
$2.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Dunbar, PA
Evening in Dunbar on Friday
Local time
8:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Charleroi, PA
25 mi in
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
28 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 8m 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 Dunbar, PA covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mon/Fayette Expressway, US 119, Bebout Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 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 $8.29 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 50 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (East McMurray Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Bebout Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.6 miles (PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from McMurray, PA to Dunbar, 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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