Trip from North Sewickley, PA to McMurray, PA

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

53.7 mi

86 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 12m ★

6 AM

1h 18m

8 AM

1h 30m

10 AM

1h 22m

12 PM

1h 21m

3 PM

1h 23m

5 PM

1h 29m

8 PM

1h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from North Sewickley, PA to McMurray, PA covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southern Beltway, Beaver Valley Expressway, PA 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on Southern Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.89 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

26.9 miles from North Sewickley, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from North Sewickley, PA to McMurray, PA covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southern Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 9.6 miles in near PA 18; PA 65 / 3rd Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 53.7 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 9.6 miles (PA 18; PA 65 / 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (Veterans Memorial Bridge): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (I 376 / Beaver Valley Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | PA 18; PA 65 / 3rd Avenue

Turn left onto PA 18; PA 65 / 3rd Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

10.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | Veterans Memorial Bridge

Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

14.2 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 376 / Beaver Valley Expressway

Merge onto I 376 / Beaver Valley Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

28.7 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington

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 53 Toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh Interna...

29 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Washington

Towns Along This Route

Between North Sewickley, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington and Pa Turnpike 576 East: Washington.

Pa Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport

28.7 mi in | ~43m

Washington

28.7 mi in | ~43m

Pa Turnpike 576 East: Washington

29 mi in | ~43m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Beltway	18.4 mi	20m
Beaver Valley Expressway	11.8 mi	12m
PA 65	7.3 mi	12m
Airport Expressway	2.7 mi	2m
Georgetown Road	2.6 mi	5m
Valley Brook Road	2.4 mi	5m
Penn Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
3rd Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Southern Beltway — 18.4 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Sewickley, PA and McMurray, PA.

Start on Mercer Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mercer Road

Turn left onto PA 65

7.3 mi · 12 min · PA 65

Turn slight left onto PA 65

0.4 mi · 46 sec · North Mercer Avenue

Turn left onto Penn Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Penn Avenue

Turn right onto 16th Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · 16th Street

Turn left onto PA 18; PA 65

0.8 mi · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 51

0.8 mi · 1 min · Constitution Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Leopard Lane

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Leopard Lane

Turn left onto Sharon Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Sharon Road

Turn right onto 4th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 4th Street

Turn left onto Market Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Market Street

Turn right onto PA 68

0.8 mi · 1 min · 3rd Street

Continue on PA 68

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Avenue

Continue on PA 68

0.2 mi · 23 sec · State Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

Merge onto I 376

12 mi · 12 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 376

2.7 mi · 2 min · Airport Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 53 Toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Washington Use the slight right lane.

Continue on PA Tpke 576

18 mi · 20 min · Southern Beltway

Keep slight left at fork

342 ft · 8 sec

Toward Morganza Road

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · this road

Exit 19 Toward Morganza Road

Turn right onto Morganza Road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Morganza Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Georgetown Road

2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgetown Road

Continue on Valley Brook Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Valley Brook Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on Valley Brook Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto East McMurray Road

420 ft · 16 sec · East McMurray Road

Turn left onto Thomas Road

52 ft · 2 sec · Thomas Road

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 26.9 miles from North Sewickley, PA, or about 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.4 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 53.7 miles or 1h 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 26.9 miles or 41m 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 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McMurray, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving North Sewickley, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 North Sewickley, PA

This is one driving day of about 53.7 miles and 1h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Sewickley, 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 Southern Beltway for about 18.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.9 mi from North Sewickley, PA · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mina, NY

27 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

Mina, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mina, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from North Sewickley, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$8.89 one way

$17.77 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$9.72	$19.45
premium	$4.92	$10.41	$20.81
diesel	$5.64	$11.93	$23.86

Estimated Tolls: $1.29

Southern Beltway (18.4 mi) $1.29

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.1	$5.64	$2.58
Efficient EV	13.4	$4.70	$2.15
EV Truck/SUV	21.5	$7.52	$3.44

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 38 minutes ago

Origin

North Sewickley, PA

Afternoon in North Sewickley on Monday

Local time

1:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 13 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

McMurray, PA

Afternoon in McMurray on Monday

Local time

1:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 to 20 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Along the Route

52°F

Mina, NY

27 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

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 17m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from North Sewickley, PA to McMurray, PA covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southern Beltway, Beaver Valley Expressway, PA 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 26.9 miles from North Sewickley, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.89 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.

Between North Sewickley, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington and Pa Turnpike 576 East: Washington.

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Trip from North Sewickley, PA to McMurray, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in McMurray, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

North Sewickley, PA

McMurray, PA

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 17m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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