Origin
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Friday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Collier, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
48.8 mi
78 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Collier, PA
COPPERTIST WU
Trip Overview
The drive from McMurray, PA to Collier, PA covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mon/Fayette Expressway, US 119, Bebout Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.1 miles on Mon/Fayette Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 48.8 miles, with most of the trip on Mon/Fayette Expressway and US 119. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.1 miles on Mon/Fayette Expressway.
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 34.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mon/Fayette Expressway and US 119. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East McMurray Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.8 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: near the start (East McMurray Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles (PA Tpke 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East McMurray Road
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.6 mi into trip
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~17m in
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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.
6
41.3 mi into trip
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~54m in
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PA Tpke 43
Keep slight right at fork onto PA Tpke 43 toward US 119 South, PA 43: Morgantown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 119 South, PA 43: Morgantown
5
42 mi into trip
|
~56m in
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US 119
Merge onto US 119
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
45.3 mi into trip
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~1h in
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US 119 / Mon/Fayette Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 119 / Mon/Fayette Expressway toward US 119 South, PA 43: Mon/Fayette Expressway, Point Marion, Morgantown WV
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 119 South, PA 43: Mon/Fayette Express...
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 Collier, PA, road signs point toward Point Marion and Morgantown.
Point Marion
45.3 mi in
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~1h
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via US 119
Morgantown
45.3 mi in
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~1h
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via US 119
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 34.1 mi | 37m |
| US 119 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Bebout Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Morgantown Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Venetia Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Collier Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Finleyville Elrama Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| PA Tpke 43 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mon/Fayette Expressway
— 34.1 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Collier, 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 right at fork onto PA Tpke 43
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA Tpke 43
Toward US 119 South, PA 43: Morgantown
14
Merge onto US 119
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 119
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 119
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
Toward US 119 South, PA 43: Mon/Fayette Expressway, Point Marion, Morgantown WV
16
Take the exit onto US 119
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 119
Toward US 119 South
17
Turn right onto US 119
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Morgantown Road
18
Turn right onto Collier Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Collier Road
19
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
2nd Street
20
Arrive at destination
2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from McMurray, PA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 24.4 miles from McMurray, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Collier, PA
The final approach into Collier, 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
$8.09 one way
$16.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.46 | $18.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.41
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(33.7 mi)
$2.36
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
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: 17.1 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 | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
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
Collier, PA
Morning in Collier on Friday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Charleroi, PA
24 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
20 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 9m 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 Collier, PA covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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 24.4 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 $8.09 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 48.8 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: near the start (East McMurray Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles (PA Tpke 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between McMurray, PA and Collier, PA, road signs point toward Point Marion and Morgantown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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