Origin
Upper Saint Clair, PA
Morning in Upper Saint Clair on Wednesday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Saint Clair, PA to McMurray, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
14m
Distance
5.9 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
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6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upper Saint Clair, PA
Michael Taccetta
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Upper Saint Clair, PA to McMurray, PA covers 5.9 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McLaughlin Run Road, Morrow Road, Mill Grove Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on McLaughlin Run Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.98 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
3 miles from Upper Saint Clair, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 5.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McLaughlin Run Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mill Grove Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mill Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Morrow Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Orange Belt / McLaughlin Run Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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Mill Grove Road
Turn right onto Mill Grove Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Morrow Road
At end of road, turn right onto Morrow Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Orange Belt / McLaughlin Run Road
Turn right onto Orange Belt / McLaughlin Run Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
5.9 mi into trip
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~14m in
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Thomas Road
Turn left onto Thomas Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McLaughlin Run Road | 5.1 mi | 11m |
| Morrow Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mill Grove Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Swanson Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Thomas Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McLaughlin Run Road
— 5.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Saint Clair, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Swanson Lane
170 ft
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9 sec
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Swanson Lane
2
Turn right onto Mill Grove Road
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Mill Grove Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Morrow Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Morrow Road
4
Turn right onto Orange Belt
5.1 mi
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11 min
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McLaughlin Run Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
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2 sec
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Thomas Road
6
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 3 miles from Upper Saint Clair, PA, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.1 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 5.9 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
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 Upper Saint Clair, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Upper Saint Clair, PA
This is one driving day of about 5.9 miles and 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Upper Saint Clair, 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 McLaughlin Run Road for about 5.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3 mi from Upper Saint Clair, PA · 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
3 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
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
$0.98 one way
$1.96 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.52 | $0.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Wednesday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 7 to 14 mph
29% chance
Live forecast
52°F
Mina, NY
3 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m 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 Upper Saint Clair, PA to McMurray, PA covers 5.9 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McLaughlin Run Road, Morrow Road, Mill Grove Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3 miles from Upper Saint Clair, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.98 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 straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mill Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Morrow Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Orange Belt / McLaughlin Run Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Upper Saint Clair, PA to McMurray, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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