Origin
McMurray, PA
Late night in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Charleroi, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Charleroi, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a short excursion between McMurray and Charleroi, Pennsylvania, expect a quick 18.9-mile journey that takes approximately 34 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting is simple, as you can anticipate fuel costs to hover around $3 for the entire distance. Since the route stays entirely within the Northeast region, you will experience consistent local road conditions throughout the drive. This is an ideal, low-stress option if you need to travel between these two points efficiently without the complexity of a long-distance haul.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 8.2 mi | 8m |
| Bebout Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Fremont Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Venetia Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Finleyville Elrama Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dairy Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Valley Brook Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mon/Fayette Expressway
— 8.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Charleroi, PA.
1
Start on Thomas Road
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Thomas Road
2
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
304 ft
·
8 sec
·
East McMurray Road
3
Turn right onto Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Brook Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Bebout Road
35 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bebout Road
5
Continue on Bebout Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Bebout Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Venetia Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Venetia Road
7
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankintown Road
8
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Washington Avenue
10
Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 39
Toward Charleroi, Donora
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn sharp left onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Coyle Curtin Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Dairy Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dairy Road
16
Continue on Fremont Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Fremont Road
17
Continue on 5th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
18
Turn right onto PA 88
57 ft
·
1 sec
·
Fallowfield Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
PA 88
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East McMurray Road
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Bebout Road
Enter roundabout onto Bebout Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Venetia Road
At end of road, turn left onto Venetia Road
Navigation decision point
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Charleroi, Donora
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 39
Toward Charleroi, Donora
6
16 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Coyle Curtin Road
Turn sharp left onto Coyle Curtin Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.57
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(8.2 mi)
$0.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Charleroi, PA
Late night in Charleroi on Sunday
Local time
4:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
24 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
34m 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?
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this path is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate exclusively on surface streets like East McMurray Road, Valley Brook Road, and Bebout Road, as the highway share for this route is zero percent. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on this itinerary, you should be prepared for frequent maneuvering through local intersections. The road’s personality is defined by its technical, winding nature rather than high-speed travel. Navigating these local roads provides a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.2 mi on Mon/Fayette Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 34m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.7 miles (Bebout Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.6 miles (Venetia Road): Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from McMurray, PA to Charleroi, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Donora along the way.
Donora
15.7 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 miles on Mon/Fayette Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.57 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.
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 0.7 miles (Bebout Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.6 miles (Venetia Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Fort Necessity National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Charleroi, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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