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Trip from McMurray, PA to Crescent Heights, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

45m

Distance

27.5 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown McMurray, PA, PA

McMurray, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Crescent Heights, PA, PA

Crescent Heights, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

McMurray, PA to Crescent Heights, PA is 27.5 miles and takes about 45m via Mon/Fayette Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, making it a convenient option for a quick regional excursion. The drive is primarily highway-focused, offering a straightforward path between two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity and the estimated fuel cost, this route is ideal for a spontaneous drive or an easy commute. You'll find it a practical choice for connecting these two locations without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mon/Fayette Expressway 17 mi 18m
Bebout Road 2.9 mi 7m
Venetia Road 1.5 mi 3m
Daisytown Road 0.8 mi 3m
Finleyville Elrama Road 0.8 mi 1m
Washington Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Valley Brook Road 0.6 mi 1m
US 40 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Mon/Fayette Expressway — 17 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Crescent Heights, 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

17 mi · 18 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 30B Toward US 40 West: Centerville
14

Merge onto US 40

0.6 mi · 55 sec · US 40
15

Turn right onto SR 2081

0.8 mi · 3 min · Daisytown Road
16

At end of road, turn left onto SR 2036

0.5 mi · 1 min · Pike Run Drive
17

Turn right onto Cresent Heights Drive

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Cresent Heights Drive
18

Turn left onto Circle Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Circle Road
19

Arrive at destination

Circle Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.4 — 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

5
7.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge onto PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
24.5 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward US 40 West: Centerville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 30B Toward US 40 West: Centerville
5
26.6 mi into trip | ~41m in | SR 2036 / Pike Run Drive

At end of road, turn left onto SR 2036 / Pike Run Drive

Navigation decision point

5
27.4 mi into trip | ~44m in | Circle Road

Turn left onto Circle Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.86 one way

$9.73 round trip

$4.49/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.92 $5.33 $10.65
premium $5.24 $5.68 $11.36
diesel $5.35 $5.79 $11.58

Estimated Tolls: $1.19

Mon/Fayette Expressway (17 mi) $1.19

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$1

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.3 0 $2.89 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.41 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.85 $1.76

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of May 27, 2026

Origin

McMurray, PA

Evening in McMurray on Wednesday

Local time

5:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 2 mph 53% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 26 at 9:44PM EDT until May 27 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 26 at 1:13PM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Crescent Heights, PA

Evening in Crescent Heights on Wednesday

Local time

5:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 1 mph 43% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 26 at 9:44PM EDT until May 27 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 26 at 1:13PM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

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

2 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

45m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 64% of the journey on faster roads like the Mon/Fayette Expressway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 17 miles on the Mon/Fayette Expressway, which provides a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of roads like Bebout Road and Venetia Road suggests a transition to more local driving as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of open highway conditions and more familiar, perhaps slightly slower, secondary road segments. The overall feel is one of efficient travel.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17 mi on Mon/Fayette Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mon/Fayette Expressway and Bebout Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East McMurray Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 27.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 (East McMurray Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.6 miles (PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,190 ft 940 ft

Total Climb

708 ft

Total Descent

688 ft

Highest Point

1,190 ft

~25.6 mi in

Elevation Range

250 ft

About the Cities

Starting in McMurray, PA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 27.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17 miles on Mon/Fayette Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.19 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 7.6 miles (PA Tpke 43 / Mon/Fayette Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Crescent Heights, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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