Trip from West View, PA to McMurray, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

44m

Distance

22.8 mi

37 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 41m ★

6 AM

0h 44m

8 AM

0h 52m

10 AM

0h 47m

12 PM

0h 46m

3 PM

0h 47m

5 PM

0h 51m

8 PM

0h 42m

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

This short 22.8-mile drive from West View, PA to McMurray, PA will take you about 44 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll spend about 42% of your time on highways, with the rest on local roads. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, which is quite budget-friendly for a journey of this length. The drive offers a mixed experience, transitioning from one part of the Northeast region to another within Pennsylvania. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require much planning, ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

11.4 miles from West View, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

This route presents a mixed drive, blending highway speeds with more local road navigation. You'll encounter 42% highway driving, interspersed with stretches on roads like Washington Road and US 19 Truck. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 6.9 miles on Washington Road, offering a good segment of consistent travel before potential turns or slower sections. Expect the road character to evolve as you move through different communities, shifting from potentially faster-paced highway segments to more developed or town-centric roadways.

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

There are about 15 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 6.9 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 1.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 279 / Parkway North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (I 279 / North Shore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

6

1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Turn left toward I 279 South: Pittsburgh

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 279 South: Pittsburgh

5

1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 279 / Parkway North

Merge onto I 279 / Parkway North

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

6.7 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 279 / North Shore Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 279 / North Shore Expressway toward I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport

7

10 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 19 Truck

Take the exit onto US 19 Truck toward US 19 South: Banksville Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 69A Toward US 19 South: Banksville Road

6

21.2 mi into trip | ~40m in | Valley Brook Ramp

Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from West View, PA to McMurray, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.

Airport

6.7 mi in | ~11m | via I 279

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Washington Road	6.9 mi	13m
Parkway North	4.8 mi	6m
US 19 Truck	3.3 mi	8m
Fort Duquesne Bridge	1.9 mi	2m
Valley Brook Road	1.4 mi	3m
North Shore Expressway	1.4 mi	1m
Cochran Road	1 mi	2m
Highland Avenue	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Washington Road — 6.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West View, PA and McMurray, PA.

1

Start on Highland Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue

2

At end of road, turn left onto Gass Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Gass Road

3

Continue on Union Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Union Avenue

4

Turn left

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 279 South: Pittsburgh Use the left lane.

5

Merge onto I 279

4.8 mi · 6 min · Parkway North

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 279

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Shore Expressway

Toward I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Continue on I 279

1.9 mi · 2 min · Fort Duquesne Bridge

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

8

Take the exit onto US 19 Truck

3.3 mi · 8 min · US 19 Truck

Exit 69A Toward US 19 South: Banksville Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt

1.0 mi · 2 min · Cochran Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

10

Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt

6.9 mi · 13 min · Washington Road

Use the straight lane.

11

Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp

447 ft · 17 sec · Valley Brook Ramp

Use the left lane.

12

Continue on Valley Brook Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

Use the straight lane.

13

Turn right onto East McMurray Road

420 ft · 16 sec · East McMurray Road

14

Turn left onto Thomas Road

52 ft · 2 sec · Thomas Road

15

Arrive at destination

Thomas Road

Trip Plan

For this 44-minute drive covering 22.8 miles, there's no need to split it; it's easily manageable in one go. Given the relatively short duration and $4 fuel cost, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times. Consider leaving during off-peak hours to minimize any potential traffic, especially on Washington Road, which has your longest stretch. Since there are no specific stops noted, you can decide on the fly if you need a break. Pay attention to signage as you transition between Parkway North and US 19 Truck to ensure you stay on the most direct path.

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 11.4 miles from West View, PA, or about 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.9 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 22.8 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.4 miles or 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving West View, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from West View, PA

This is one driving day of about 22.8 miles and 44m.

At 22.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

The longest stretch is on Washington Road for about 6.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.4 mi from West View, PA · 19m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Municipality of Bethel Park, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Castle Shannon, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.4 miles from West View, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in McMurray, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into McMurray, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.78 one way

$7.56 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$4.14	$8.28
premium	$4.93	$4.42	$8.84
diesel	$5.61	$5.03	$10.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.8	$2.39	$1.09
Efficient EV	5.7	$1.99	$0.91
EV Truck/SUV	9.1	$3.19	$1.46

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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

West View, PA

Night in West View on Wednesday

Local time

9:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McMurray, PA

Night in McMurray on Wednesday

Local time

9:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 16 mph 42% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:09PM EDT until April 14 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:04PM EDT until April 14 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

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

25 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

44m 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 West View, PA to McMurray, PA covers 22.8 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Washington Road, Parkway North, US 19 Truck. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from West View, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.78 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.