Origin
McMurray, PA
Afternoon in McMurray on Thursday
Local time
12:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to McCracken, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
McCracken, PA
Kai
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
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.
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 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
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
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
McCracken, PA
Afternoon in McCracken on Thursday
Local time
12:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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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