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Trip from Centerville, PA to McMurray, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

120.2 mi

193 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m

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

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Downtown Centerville, PA, PA

Centerville, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown McMurray, PA, PA

McMurray, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

Centerville, PA to McMurray, PA is 120.2 miles and takes about 2h 38m via Mon/Fayette Expressway, National Freeway, and National Pike, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily in Pennsylvania, offering a relatively straightforward journey. It's a good option for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The drive is mostly on established expressways and highways, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. Consider this route if you need a direct connection between these two Pennsylvania locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60.1 miles from Centerville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mon/Fayette Expressway 32.9 mi 35m
National Freeway 32.1 mi 37m
National Pike 28.6 mi 38m
Bedford Valley Road 11.6 mi 15m
US 40 Business 3.2 mi 5m
Bebout Road 2.9 mi 6m
Venetia Road 1.5 mi 3m
Pittsburgh Street 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Mon/Fayette Expressway — 32.9 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Nave Road

440 ft · 21 sec · Nave Road
2

Turn right onto US 220

12 mi · 15 min · Bedford Valley Road
3

Take the exit onto US 220

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 220
4

Merge onto I 68; US 40

32 mi · 37 min · National Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit onto US 40

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 40
Toward US 40 West: Uniontown
6

Merge onto US 40

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Garrett Highway
7

At end of road, turn left onto US 40

29 mi · 38 min · National Pike
8

Take the exit onto US 40 Business

3.2 mi · 5 min · US 40 Business
Toward US 40 Business: Uniontown
9

Turn right onto PA 51

1.1 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh Street
10

Continue on PA 51

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Pittsburgh Road
11

Turn left onto Northgate Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Northgate Highway
12

Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Old Pittsburgh Road
13

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
14

Merge onto PA Tpke 43

33 mi · 35 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Exit 48 Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
16

Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
17

Continue on Washington Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Washington Avenue
18

At end of road, turn left onto PA 88

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Washington Avenue
19

Continue on Rankintown Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rankintown Road
20

Continue on Venetia Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Venetia Road
21

Turn right onto Bebout Road

2.9 mi · 6 min · Bebout Road
22

Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

184 ft · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road
23

Continue on Valley Brook Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valley Brook Road
24

Turn left onto East McMurray Road

458 ft · 26 sec · East McMurray Road
25

Turn left onto Thomas Road

52 ft · 2 sec · Thomas Road
26

Arrive at destination

Thomas Road

Trip Plan

With a drive time under 3 hours and a fuel cost estimated at $20, this is a very manageable one-day trip. You'll likely only need one planned stop, so consider making it a mid-point break to stretch your legs. Given the longest stretch is just over 30 miles, you won't be out of range of services for too long. Pay attention to the transition points between the Mon/Fayette Expressway and the National Freeway/Pike, as these can sometimes involve changes in road conditions or traffic patterns. Leaving in the morning should give you plenty of time to arrive and settle in before evening.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.1 miles from Centerville, PA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 26 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.1 miles or 1h 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 5m

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 Centerville, 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 Centerville, PA

This is one driving day of about 120.2 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Centerville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Mon/Fayette Expressway for about 32.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in southwestern Pennsylvania, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmington, PA

60 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

Frostburg, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farmington, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.1 miles from Centerville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bob Evans

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.3

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17244399560

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

1.3 mi

Lin's Asian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

1.7 mi

Bob Evans

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.3

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17244399560

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.3

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+14125140404

Visit website

Lin's Asian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 77.3

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17244388888

Visit website

Twelve Oaks Restaurant & Tavern

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $50 mile 94.4

Brownsville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–9 pm

+17247853200

Visit website

Bean Curd

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 120.2

McMurray, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+17249416688

Visit website

The Back Porch Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $40 to $50 mile 103

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17244834500

Visit website

Grande Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 120.2

McMurray, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17249419822

Visit website

Little Bamboo | Chinese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+17249296899

Visit website

Clubby's Coffee Shop

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 103

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+17242433187

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 77.3

Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17244250261

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 25.8

Frostburg, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 94.4

Brownsville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.2

La Vale, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 17.2

Cumberland, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 17.2

Cumberland, Maryland

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 17.2

Cumberland, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 34.3

Grantsville, Maryland

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13018954536

Visit website

The Great Cross of Christ

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 68.7

Hopwood, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17244394912

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 112.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 220 / Bedford Valley Road

Turn right onto US 220 / Bedford Valley Road

Navigation decision point

5
12.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 68; US 40 / National Freeway

Merge onto I 68; US 40 / National Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
44.4 mi into trip | ~54m in | US 40

Take the exit onto US 40 toward US 40 West: Uniontown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 40 West: Uniontown
5
45.2 mi into trip | ~56m in | US 40 / National Pike

At end of road, turn left onto US 40 / National Pike

Navigation decision point

6
112.6 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Take the exit toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 48 Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.93 one way

$39.86 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $21.83 $43.65
premium $4.93 $23.31 $46.62
diesel $5.61 $26.54 $53.08

Estimated Tolls: $2.30

Mon/Fayette Expressway (32.9 mi) $2.30

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

$20

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.1 0 $12.62 $5.77
Efficient EV 30.1 0 $10.52 $4.81
EV Truck/SUV 48.1 0 $16.83 $7.69

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Centerville, PA

Afternoon in Centerville on Sunday

Local time

1:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McMurray, PA

Afternoon in McMurray on Sunday

Local time

1:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Clear

SE 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

46°F

Farmington, PA

60 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

9 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 38m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 66.3
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

21 mi from route ~51 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a mixed experience, with 58% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Mon/Fayette Expressway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 32.9 miles on this road. The route transitions between these faster-paced highway sections and other major roads like the National Freeway and National Pike. Expect a varied road surface and potentially some changes in speed limits and traffic as you move between these different types of thoroughfares. It's not a constant interstate grind but also not entirely rural backroads.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on Mon/Fayette Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 220 / Bedford Valley Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 120.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 220 / Bedford Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (I 68; US 40 / National Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.4 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Centerville, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Elizabeth and Finleyville.

Elizabeth

112.6 mi in | ~2h 21m

Finleyville

112.6 mi in | ~2h 21m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 120.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32.9 miles on Mon/Fayette Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.30 in tolls one way, starting with Mon/Fayette Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 220 / Bedford Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (I 68; US 40 / National Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.4 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes — Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McMurray, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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