Origin
Fox Chapel, PA
Morning in Fox Chapel on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox Chapel, PA to McMurray, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fox Chapel, PA
Michael Taccetta
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Fox Chapel to McMurray is 24.8 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Allegheny Valley Expressway and Washington Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a short journey, ideal for a quick commute or a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You'll find the route is a mixed drive, so be prepared for a bit of variety as you navigate between different road types.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Valley Expressway | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Washington Road | 6.9 mi | 13m |
| US 19 Truck | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| Fort Duquesne Bridge | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Fox Chapel Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Valley Brook Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Cochran Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Shore Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Allegheny Valley Expressway
— 7.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Chapel, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Field Club Road
284 ft
·
17 sec
·
Field Club Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Green Belt
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Fox Chapel Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward PA 28 South
4
Merge onto PA 28; Green Belt
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
181 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 279
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Shore Expressway
8
Continue on I 279
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Duquesne Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
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.
10
Turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cochran Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
6.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp
447 ft
·
17 sec
·
Valley Brook Ramp
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Brook Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
420 ft
·
16 sec
·
East McMurray Road
15
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
16
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Green Belt / Fox Chapel Road
Turn sharp right onto Green Belt / Fox Chapel Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
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 1A
Toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridg...
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork 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 slight right lane.
Toward I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
7
12 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
23.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Valley Brook Ramp
Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Tuesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 45% highway share, meaning you'll experience both faster-paced sections and more local road driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.1 miles on the Allegheny Valley Expressway, providing a period of consistent travel. As you progress, expect the character of the road to shift, transitioning from expressway to main roads like Washington Road and US 19 Truck. This mixed profile offers a dynamic driving experience, keeping you engaged without being overly demanding.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Allegheny Valley Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.1 miles in near Green Belt / Fox Chapel Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Green Belt / Fox Chapel Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fox Chapel, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Monroeville and Airport.
Monroeville
9 mi in
|
~15m
Airport
9 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Allegheny Valley Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at McMurray, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.1 miles (Green Belt / Fox Chapel Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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