Origin
Irwin, PA
Morning in Irwin on Tuesday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irwin, 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
51m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Irwin, PA
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McMurray, PA
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Trip Overview
Irwin, PA to McMurray, PA is 26.2 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Lincoln Way, Lebanon Church Road, and South Park Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a local feel for most of the journey, with frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. Given its short duration, it's an ideal same-day trip with plenty of time for other activities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Way | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Lebanon Church Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| South Park Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| McMurray Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Lincoln Highway | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Broughton Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Curry Hollow Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 5th Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Way
— 6.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irwin, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on this road
202 ft
·
18 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Lombard Street
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lombard Street
3
Turn right onto US 30
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lincoln Highway
4
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
6
Turn straight onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lysle Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jerome Street Bridge
8
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
West 5th Avenue
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Avenue
10
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Richland Avenue
11
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
12
Turn slight left onto Yellow Belt
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
13
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
14
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Brownsville Road
15
Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Broughton Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Baptist Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Baptist Road
17
Continue on South Park Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
South Park Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
McMurray Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
20
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lombard Street
Turn right onto Lombard Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Lincoln Way
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Yellow Belt / West 5th Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt / West 5th Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
18.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Broughton Road
Turn right onto Broughton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
23.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Orange Belt / McMurray Road
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt / McMurray Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 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 | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
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
8:02 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
51m 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 route is characterized by its numerous turns, making it a distinctly local drive with no highway mileage. You'll navigate primarily along Lincoln Way, Lebanon Church Road, and South Park Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles on Lincoln Way. The road's personality is that of a typical community connector, moving through various neighborhoods and local thoroughfares rather than a high-speed transit corridor.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Lincoln Way.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lombard Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 26.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Lincoln Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (Yellow Belt / West 5th Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Lincoln Way. 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: near the start (Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (Lincoln Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (Yellow Belt / West 5th Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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