Origin
McMurray, PA
Afternoon in McMurray on Saturday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Ligonier, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 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 27m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
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Ligonier, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from McMurray, PA to Ligonier, PA covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Highway, Lincoln Way, Lebanon Church Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.2 miles on Lincoln Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
26.6 miles from McMurray, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Highway | 25.2 mi | 41m |
| Lincoln Way | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Lebanon Church Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| West Pittsburgh Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| South Park Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Yellow Belt | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East McMurray Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Broughton Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Highway
— 25.2 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Ligonier, PA.
1
Start on Thomas Road
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Thomas Road
2
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East McMurray Road
3
Continue on McMurray Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
McMurray Road
4
Turn right onto South Park Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Park Road
5
Continue on Baptist Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baptist Road
6
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Broughton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Brownsville Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Yellow Belt
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
11
Turn slight right onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
12
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
13
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Yellow Belt
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on Lincoln Way
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lincoln Way
18
Turn slight right onto US 30
9.2 mi
·
17 min
·
Lincoln Highway
19
Turn right onto Tollgate Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tollgate Hill Road
20
Continue on West Pittsburgh Street
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Pittsburgh Street
21
Continue on US 30
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Lincoln Highway
22
Turn left onto PA 711
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Market Street
23
Enter roundabout onto PA 711
280 ft
·
4 sec
·
PA 711
24
Arrive at destination
PA 711
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 26.6 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.2 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 12 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.6 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ligonier, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving McMurray, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from McMurray, PA
This is one driving day of about 53.2 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from McMurray, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lincoln Highway for about 25.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 53.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Yellow Belt / Broughton Road
Turn right onto Yellow Belt / Broughton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Yellow Belt / Brownsville Road
At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt / Brownsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Yellow Belt / Lebanon Church Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Yellow Belt / Lebanon Church Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Yellow Belt
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
PA 711
Enter roundabout onto PA 711
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.82 one way
$17.64 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.32 | $20.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Ligonier, PA
Afternoon in Ligonier on Saturday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
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 34m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 53.2
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 53.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
53.2 mi in 1h 34m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.2 mi on Lincoln Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 6.2 miles in near Yellow Belt / Broughton Road.
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 53.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 6.2 miles (Yellow Belt / Broughton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (Yellow Belt / Brownsville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (Yellow Belt / Lebanon Church Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.2 miles on Lincoln Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ligonier, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (Yellow Belt / Broughton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (Yellow Belt / Brownsville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (Yellow Belt / Lebanon Church Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Flight 93 National Memorial and Johnstown Flood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ligonier, PA before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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