Origin
Masontown, PA
Morning in Masontown on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Masontown, 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
1h 5m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Masontown, PA
Jack Pace
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
This 40.9-mile drive from Masontown, PA to McMurray, PA takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on the Mon/Fayette Expressway and PA 166, with a short segment on Bebout Road. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this route is budget-friendly for a quick journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides. This straightforward trip is ideal for a day out without needing to book overnight accommodation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 17.1 mi | 18m |
| PA 166 | 8.3 mi | 14m |
| Bebout Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Market Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Venetia Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Ball Hill Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Edenborn Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| McClellandtown Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mon/Fayette Expressway
— 17.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Masontown, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on West Church Avenue
22 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Church Avenue
2
Turn left onto PA 166
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
4
Merge onto PA 21; PA 166
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellandtown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto PA 166
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Edenborn Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on PA 166
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ball Hill Road
7
Continue on PA 166
8.3 mi
·
14 min
·
PA 166
8
Turn left onto National Pike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
National Pike
9
Continue on Broadway Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Broadway Street
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 40
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California
12
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 48
Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
14
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
15
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Washington Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Washington Avenue
17
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankintown Road
18
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Venetia Road
19
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bebout Road
20
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
Valley Brook Road
21
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Brook Road
22
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft
·
26 sec
·
East McMurray Road
23
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
24
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Masontown, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 33.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 21; PA 166 / McClellandtown Road
Merge onto PA 21; PA 166 / McClellandtown Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 166 / Edenborn Road
Turn left onto PA 166 / Edenborn Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 40 / Market Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 40 / Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California
6
33.3 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
$6.78 one way
$13.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.20
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(17.1 mi)
$1.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Charleroi, PA
20 mi in
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
30 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
1h 5m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 62% of your journey taking place on higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.1 miles on the Mon/Fayette Expressway, allowing for a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on expressways and highways, you will transition to PA 166 and Bebout Road, offering some variation in scenery and speed as you approach your destination. This blend provides a dynamic driving feel, moving from open highway to more local roads.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on Mon/Fayette Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mon/Fayette Expressway and PA 166. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near PA 21; PA 166 / McClellandtown Road.
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 40.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.8 miles (PA 21; PA 166 / McClellandtown Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (PA 166 / Edenborn Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (US 40 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Masontown, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 43 North: California, Elizabeth and Finleyville.
Pa Turnpike 43 North: California
15.4 mi in
|
~27m
Elizabeth
33.3 mi in
|
~47m
Finleyville
33.3 mi in
|
~47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on Mon/Fayette Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.20 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.
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 0.8 miles (PA 21; PA 166 / McClellandtown Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (PA 166 / Edenborn Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (US 40 / Market Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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