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Trip from McMurray, PA to McCracken, PA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

46m

Distance

24.1 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

Downtown McMurray, PA, PA

McMurray, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown McCracken, PA, PA

McCracken, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from McMurray, PA to McCracken, PA covers 24.1 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Washington Road, I 79, East McMurray Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on Washington Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.00 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

12.1 miles from McMurray, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 24.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 8.9 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 2.5 miles in near US 19 / Washington Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.1 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 2.5 miles (US 19 / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

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2.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 19 / Washington Road

Turn left onto US 19 / Washington Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
11.5 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morg...
8
13.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 79

Take the exit onto I 79 toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

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 21 Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
6
17.8 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward US 19: Lone Pine, Amity

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 30 Toward US 19: Lone Pine, Amity
4
21.4 mi into trip | ~39m in | Banetown Road

Turn left onto Banetown Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between McMurray, PA and McCracken, PA, road signs point toward Morgantown and Amity.

Morgantown

11.5 mi in | ~22m

Amity

17.8 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Washington Road 8.9 mi 16m
I 79 3.9 mi 4m
East McMurray Road 2.5 mi 6m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 2.1 mi 2m
Amity Ridge Road 2 mi 3m
Banetown Road 1.5 mi 3m
Baker Station Road 1.4 mi 4m
Vista Valley Road 0.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Washington Road — 8.9 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Thomas Road

52 ft · 6 sec · Thomas Road
2

Turn left onto East McMurray Road

2.5 mi · 6 min · East McMurray Road
3

Turn left onto US 19

8.9 mi · 16 min · Washington Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 70; I 79

2.1 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6

Take the exit onto I 79

3.9 mi · 4 min · I 79
Exit 21 Toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown Use the slight right lane.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 30 Toward US 19: Lone Pine, Amity
8

Turn right onto US 19

2.0 mi · 3 min · Amity Ridge Road
9

Turn right onto Baker Station Road

1.4 mi · 4 min · Baker Station Road
10

Turn left onto Banetown Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Banetown Road
11

Turn right onto T560

0.8 mi · 2 min · Vista Valley Road
12

Turn right onto Sturge Hollow Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Sturge Hollow Road
13

Turn right

466 ft · 34 sec
14

Arrive at destination

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 12.1 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.9 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 24.1 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 12.1 miles or 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McCracken, 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.

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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 McMurray, PA

This is one driving day of about 24.1 miles and 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McMurray, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Washington Road for about 8.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.1 mi from McMurray, PA · 23m into the drive

human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mina, NY

12 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

Mina, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mina, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.1 miles from McMurray, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in McCracken, PA

The final approach into McCracken, 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 McCracken, 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

$4.00 one way

$7.99 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.38 $8.75
premium $4.93 $4.67 $9.35
diesel $5.61 $5.32 $10.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Giant Eagle - Tesla Supercharger

Bridgeville, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Washington Giant Eagle - Tesla Supercharger

Washington, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Simon South Hills Village (Pittsburgh, PA)

Pittsburgh, PA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Washington Ford

Washington, PA

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

Bobby Rahal Volvo - South Hills

Canonsburg, PA

ABM

4 DCFC

Sun Chevy

McMurray, PA

EV Connect

2 DCFC

John Sisson Motors - Nayax Energy

Washington, PA

NAYAX_ENERGY

2 DCFC

Washington Hyundai

Washington, PA

Blink Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 1 EV Connect: 1 ABM: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16
Efficient EV 6 0 $2.11 $0.96
EV Truck/SUV 9.6 0 $3.37 $1.54

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 5 days ago

Origin

McMurray, PA

Late night in McMurray on Wednesday

Local time

12:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McCracken, PA

Late night in McCracken on Wednesday

Local time

12:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Mina, NY

12 mi in

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

26 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

46m 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 McCracken, PA covers 24.1 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Road, I 79, East McMurray Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 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 $4.00 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 24.1 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 2.5 miles (US 19 / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.8 miles (I 79): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between McMurray, PA and McCracken, PA, road signs point toward Morgantown and Amity.

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