Origin
McMurray, PA
Afternoon in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Crescent Heights, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
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.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
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 115 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
$4.56 one way
$9.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Crescent Heights, PA
Afternoon in Crescent Heights on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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
45m 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 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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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