Origin
McMurray, PA
Late night in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Carnegie, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Carnegie, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
McMurray, PA to Carnegie, PA is 11.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Washington Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within Pennsylvania. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire journey, so expect a more hands-on driving experience. Given the brief duration and minimal mileage, this is an ideal route for a quick errand or a seamless connection between two nearby points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Road | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| McMurray Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| East McMurray Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Cochran Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Forsythe Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Greentree Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Road
— 3.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Carnegie, PA.
1
Start on Thomas Road
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Thomas Road
2
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East McMurray Road
3
Continue on McMurray Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
McMurray Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
5
Turn straight onto US 19
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cochran Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto PA 121
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Greentree Road
8
Turn left onto Forsythe Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Forsythe Road
9
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
10
Turn left onto PA 50
409 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Turn left onto PA 50; Yellow Belt
265 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
PA 50; Yellow Belt
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.3 — 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
|
East McMurray Road
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
Navigation decision point
3
4.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 19 / Washington Road
Turn straight onto US 19 / Washington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road
Turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
PA 50 / East Main Street
Turn left onto PA 50 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
PA 50; Yellow Belt / Washington Avenue
Turn left onto PA 50; Yellow Belt / Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Carnegie, PA
Late night in Carnegie on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
26m 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 as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway mileage contributing to the 11.4 miles. You'll encounter frequent intersections and changes in direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 3.3 miles along Washington Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the next turn. Expect a journey that keeps you engaged with the road and your surroundings, rather than a high-speed, monotonous cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on Washington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 East McMurray Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m 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 (East McMurray Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 19 / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 3.3 miles on Washington 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 (East McMurray Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 19 / Washington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carnegie, 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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