Origin
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Saturday
Local time
9:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Tarentum, PA
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
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
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
Trip Overview
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 East McMurray Road, McMurray Road, Washington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 34.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East McMurray Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from McMurray, PA to Tarentum, PA is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McMurray, PA to Tarentum, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East McMurray Road | — | — |
| McMurray Road | — | — |
| Washington Road | — | — |
| Cochran Road | — | — |
| Greentree Road | — | — |
| I 376 East | — | — |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | — | — |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East McMurray Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Tarentum, PA.
1
Start on Thomas Road
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
Thomas Road
2
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East McMurray Road
3
Continue on McMurray Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
McMurray Road
4
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
5
Turn straight onto Washington Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Road
6
Turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cochran Road
7
Turn right onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Greentree Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 376 East: Pittsburgh
9
Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
10
Keep slight left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
11
Continue on I 279 North: North Shore
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 279 North: North Shore
12
Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
13
Continue straight
16 mi
·
23 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Russellton, Creighton
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Russellton, Creighton
15
Keep slight right to continue on Pittsburgh Northeast Airport, Creighton, New Kensington Bridge
256 ft
·
11 sec
·
Pittsburgh Northeast Airport, Creighton, New Kensington Bridge
16
Turn straight onto Crawford Run Road
279 ft
·
14 sec
·
Crawford Run Road
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Freeport Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Freeport Road
18
Continue on West 7th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West 7th Avenue
19
Turn left onto East Street
194 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from McMurray, PA · 30m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from McMurray, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tarentum, PA
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Tarentum, PA
Morning in Tarentum on Saturday
Local time
9:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
1 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
1h 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 Tarentum, PA covers 34.1 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East McMurray Road, McMurray Road, Washington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 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 $5.65 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.
The drive from McMurray, PA to Tarentum, PA is easy. At 1h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McMurray, PA to Tarentum, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McMurray, PA to Tarentum, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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