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Trip from McMurray, PA to McKeesport, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

33m

Distance

16.2 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

Downtown McMurray, PA, PA

McMurray, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown McKeesport, PA, PA

McKeesport, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

McMurray, PA to McKeesport, PA is 16.2 miles and takes about 33m via Lebanon Church Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward local drive. It’s a good option if you're looking for a quick hop between these two towns without venturing onto major highways. Expect a relatively quick transit time, making it ideal for a same-day excursion.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lebanon Church Road 3.9 mi 6m
South Park Road 2.8 mi 6m
East McMurray Road 1.9 mi 4m
Broughton Road 1.8 mi 3m
Curry Hollow Road 1.3 mi 2m
Yellow Belt 1.2 mi 2m
McMurray Road 0.8 mi 2m
Baptist Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Lebanon Church Road — 3.9 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and McKeesport, 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

0.8 mi · 2 min · McMurray Road
4

Turn right onto South Park Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · South Park Road
5

Continue on Baptist Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Baptist Road
6

Turn right onto Yellow Belt

1.8 mi · 3 min · Broughton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Brownsville Road
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on Yellow Belt

1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on Yellow Belt

2.9 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Church Road
10

Keep slight right at fork onto Yellow Belt

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lebanon Church Road
11

Turn slight right onto Yellow Belt

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
12

Continue on Yellow Belt

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
13

Continue on Yellow Belt

0.4 mi · 31 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
14

Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt

1.2 mi · 2 min · Yellow Belt
15

Turn right onto PA 148

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Walnut Street
16

Turn left onto Olive Street

184 ft · 9 sec · Olive Street
17

Turn right onto Tube Works Alley

283 ft · 22 sec · Tube Works Alley
18

Turn right onto Penny Street

164 ft · 7 sec · Penny Street
19

Arrive at destination

Penny Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
6.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | Yellow Belt / Broughton Road

Turn right onto Yellow Belt / Broughton Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8 mi into trip | ~18m in | Yellow Belt / Brownsville Road

At end of road, turn left onto Yellow Belt / Brownsville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
12.4 mi into trip | ~26m in | Yellow Belt / Lebanon Church Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Yellow Belt / Lebanon Church Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
14.7 mi into trip | ~29m in | Yellow Belt

Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
16.1 mi into trip | ~32m in | Olive Street

Turn left onto Olive Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.69 one way

$5.37 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.94 $5.88
premium $4.93 $3.14 $6.28
diesel $5.61 $3.58 $7.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.9 0 $1.70 $0.78
Efficient EV 4.1 0 $1.42 $0.65
EV Truck/SUV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

McMurray, PA

Late night in McMurray on Sunday

Local time

3:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McKeesport, PA

Late night in McKeesport on Sunday

Local time

3:35 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

33m 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 by frequent turns, giving it a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 16.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.9 miles on Lebanon Church Road. The drive progresses through a series of local streets and roads, requiring your attention to navigation rather than simply cruising on an interstate.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Lebanon Church Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near Yellow Belt / Broughton Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 16.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (Yellow Belt / Broughton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (Yellow Belt / Brownsville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (Yellow Belt / Lebanon Church Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on Lebanon Church Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 McKeesport, 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 6.2 miles (Yellow Belt / Broughton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (Yellow Belt / Brownsville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles (Yellow Belt / Lebanon Church Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McKeesport, 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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