Origin
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Pittsburgh, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 13.6-mile drive from McMurray, PA to Pittsburgh, PA will take you about 31 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With no highway driving and an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is economical and straightforward. You'll primarily navigate using Washington Road, West Liberty Avenue, and McMurray Road, experiencing a local, turn-heavy drive. Since the origin and destination are both within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries. This journey is ideal for those looking for a quick and easy transit between these two Pennsylvania locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Road | 4.5 mi | 10m |
| West Liberty Avenue | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| McMurray Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| East McMurray Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Liberty Tunnels | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Bridge | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Crosstown Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Fifth Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Road
— 4.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Pittsburgh, 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
4.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 19 Truck
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West Liberty Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Tunnels
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on Liberty Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Liberty Bridge
9
Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Crosstown Boulevard
10
Continue on Sixth Avenue
366 ft
·
16 sec
·
Sixth Avenue
11
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fifth Avenue
12
Turn right onto Grant Street
513 ft
·
21 sec
·
Grant Street
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Grant Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.5 — 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
13.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Fifth Avenue
Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
13.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Grant Street
Turn right onto Grant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Pittsburgh, PA
Morning in Pittsburgh on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
W 5 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
9 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
31m 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?
Expect a route with a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than settling into long stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share, this is an entirely local road experience. The longest continuous section you'll encounter is 4.5 miles on Washington Road, offering a brief period of uninterrupted driving before the turns resume. This drive is characterized by its urban and suburban navigation, requiring your attention to local traffic patterns and road signs as you transition through different neighborhoods.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 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 31m drive. You will face about 4 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 13.4 miles (Fifth Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Pittsburgh, PA
Full guide →Founded 1758
The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.
Top landmarks
- • Carnegie Museum of Natural History — natural history museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- • Allegheny Observatory — historic observatory of the University of Pittsburgh
- • Carnegie Museum of Art — museum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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 31m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 4.5 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 13.4 miles (Fifth Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pittsburgh, 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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