Origin
Clairton, PA
Late night in Clairton on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clairton, 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
31m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clairton, PA
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McMurray, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Clairton and McMurray, this 15.2-mile journey is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 31 minutes. Because the entire route consists of local roads without any highway stretches, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You can easily complete this drive on a budget of just $3 for fuel, making it a highly economical way to navigate this part of Pennsylvania. Since the trip is short, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It serves as a practical, no-fuss link between these two Northeast locations, allowing you to get from point A to point B with minimal preparation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Finleyville Elrama Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Bebout Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| 5th Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| State Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Venetia Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Valley Brook Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Rankintown Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Finleyville Elrama Road
— 4.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clairton, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on 3rd Street
43 ft
·
4 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn left onto Saint Clair Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Clair Avenue
3
Turn right onto PA 837
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
4
Continue on PA 837
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
5th Street
5
Turn right onto Finleyville Elrama Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
6
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Washington Avenue
8
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankintown Road
9
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Venetia Road
10
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bebout Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
Valley Brook Road
12
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Brook Road
13
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft
·
26 sec
·
East McMurray Road
14
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
15
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Saint Clair Avenue
Turn left onto Saint Clair Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 837 / State Street
Turn right onto PA 837 / State Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
PA 88 / Washington Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88 / Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
14.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Valley Brook Road
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Thomas Road
Turn left onto Thomas Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 9 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 10:41PM 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
13 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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy experience behind the wheel, as this route relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. You will navigate a series of winding paths, utilizing Finleyville Elrama Road, Bebout Road, and 5th Street to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.6-mile segment along Finleyville Elrama Road, which provides a brief reprieve from the constant turns. Because the highway share is 0%, the pace remains moderate and consistent throughout the entire 31-minute duration. Prepare for a driving style that demands your full attention, as the road's character is defined by its technical, local-road nature rather than long, straightaways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on Finleyville Elrama Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Saint Clair Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Saint Clair Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (PA 837 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (PA 88 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on Finleyville Elrama Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Saint Clair Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (PA 837 / State Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (PA 88 / Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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