Origin
Meadville, PA
Morning in Meadville on Monday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meadville, PA to McMurray, PA
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
107.2 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
36 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Meadville, PA to McMurray, PA covers 107.2 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 79, Georgetown Road, Valley Brook Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.2 miles on I 79. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.74 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
53.6 miles from Meadville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 107.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 79 and Georgetown Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.2 miles on I 79.
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.
I 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 96.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 79 and Georgetown Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 322 / Linden Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 107.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 322 / Linden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.6 miles (I 79): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 322 / Linden Street
Turn right onto US 322 / Linden Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
7
78.6 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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I 79
Keep slight right at fork onto I 79 toward Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Washington
8
99.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport, Morganza Road
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 49
Toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh Intern...
6
99.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Morganza Road, National Cemetery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Morganza Road, National Cemetery
Towns Along This Route
Between Meadville, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Washington, Pa Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport and National Cemetery.
Washington
78.6 mi in
|
~1h 29m
|
via I 79
Pa Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
99.2 mi in
|
~1h 57m
National Cemetery
99.9 mi in
|
~1h 58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 79 | 96.2 mi | 1h 50m |
| Georgetown Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Valley Brook Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Smock Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Conneaut Lake Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southern Beltway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Morganza Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 79
— 96.2 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meadville, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Park Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 322
252 ft
·
7 sec
·
Linden Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto US 6; US 19; US 322
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
French Creek Parkway
4
Continue on US 6; US 19; US 322
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Smock Highway
5
Continue on US 6; US 19; US 322
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Conneaut Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 79
76 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 79
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 79
21 mi
·
28 min
·
I 79
Toward Washington
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 49
Toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport, Morganza Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Morganza Road, National Cemetery
11
Merge onto PA Tpke 576
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Southern Beltway
12
Keep slight left at fork
342 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Morganza Road
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
Exit 19
Toward Morganza Road
14
Turn right onto Morganza Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Morganza Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Georgetown Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Georgetown Road
16
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley Brook Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Brook Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
420 ft
·
16 sec
·
East McMurray Road
19
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
20
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
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 53.6 miles from Meadville, PA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.2 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.6 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McMurray, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Meadville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Meadville, PA
This is one driving day of about 107.2 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Meadville, 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 I 79 for about 96.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.6 mi from Meadville, PA · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.6 miles from Meadville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 79 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.2 miles.
Arriving in McMurray, PA
The final approach into McMurray, 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 McMurray, 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
$17.74 one way
$35.48 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $19.41 | $38.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $20.77 | $41.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.82 | $47.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Southern Beltway
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
36 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
IKEA Pittsburgh - Tesla Supercharger
Pittsburgh, PA
Tesla
16 DCFC
Giant Eagle - Tesla Supercharger
Meadville, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Cranberry Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Cranberry Township, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Sheetz
McKees Rocks, PA
Tesla
11 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Franklin Park, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Grove City, PA
Tesla
6 DCFC
Residence Inn Cranberry Township - Tesla Supercharger
Cranberry, PA
Tesla
6 DCFC
IKEA Store 153 (Pittsburgh, PA)
Pittsburgh, PA
Electrify America
6 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 15
Tesla: 7
Non-Networked: 4
EV Connect: 3
eVgo Network: 3
Electrify America: 3
FCN: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.26 | $5.15 |
| Efficient EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.01 | $6.86 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Monday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
54 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
6 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
2h 14m 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 Meadville, PA to McMurray, PA covers 107.2 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 79, Georgetown Road, Valley Brook 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 53.6 miles from Meadville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.74 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 107.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 322 / Linden Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 78.6 miles (I 79): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Meadville, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Washington, Pa Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport and National Cemetery.
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