Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Tarentum, PA
Haneul Trac
The drive from McMurray, PA to Tarentum, PA covers 34.1 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on PA 28, Washington Road, McMurray Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.1 miles on PA 28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from McMurray, PA to Tarentum, PA covers 34.1 miles and takes about 1h, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.1 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 7.7 miles (US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Russellton, Creighton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Pittsburgh Northeast Airport, Creighton, New Kensington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between McMurray, PA and Tarentum, PA, road signs point toward Etna, Russellton, Creighton and Pittsburgh Northeast Airport.
Etna
Russellton
Creighton
Pittsburgh Northeast Airport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 28 | 16.1 mi | 23m |
| Washington Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| McMurray Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Greentree Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| East McMurray Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Cochran Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Freeport Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Tarentum, PA.
Start on Thomas Road
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
Continue on McMurray Road
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto US 19
Turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt
Turn right onto PA 121
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279
Continue on I 279
Take the exit
Continue on PA 28
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Orange Belt
At end of road, turn left onto Freeport Road
Continue on West 7th Avenue
Turn left onto East Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from McMurray, PA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17 miles from McMurray, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Tarentum, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in McMurray on Saturday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Tarentum on Saturday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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