Origin
McMurray, PA
Late night in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Studa, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Studa, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
McMurray, PA to Studa, PA is 25.2 miles and takes about 50m via PA 50, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania for its entirety, offering a straightforward journey. It's a short drive, making it ideal for a quick excursion or an easy addition to a larger itinerary. You'll find the road conditions are a mixed bag, so be prepared for some variety as you travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 50 | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| Cross Creek Road | 4.9 mi | 11m |
| Valley Brook Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Smith Township State Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Burgettstown Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Morgan Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Georgetown Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cecil Henderson Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
PA 50
— 8.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Studa, PA.
1
Start on Thomas Road
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Thomas Road
2
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
404 ft
·
16 sec
·
East McMurray Road
3
Turn left onto Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Brook Road
4
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley Brook Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Georgetown Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Georgetown Road
6
Turn right onto Baker Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Baker Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Morgan Road
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Morgan Road
8
Continue on Morgan Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Morgan Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Cecil Henderson Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cecil Henderson Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto PA 50
8.6 mi
·
14 min
·
PA 50
11
Turn right onto PA 18
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Burgettstown Road
12
Continue on PA 18
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Smith Township State Road
13
Turn left onto Cross Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Cross Creek Road
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross Creek Road
4.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Cross Creek Road
15
Arrive at destination
Cross Creek Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.5 — 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
4.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Morgan Road
Enter roundabout onto Morgan Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Cecil Henderson Road
At end of road, turn right onto Cecil Henderson Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Cross Creek Road
Turn left onto Cross Creek Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Cross Creek Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Cross Creek Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.18 one way
$8.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Studa, PA
Late night in Studa on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
23 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
50m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with about 34% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of PA 50, Cross Creek Road, and Valley Brook Road, offering a varied driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 8.6 miles on PA 50, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. Expect the character of the road to shift throughout the 50-minute drive, moving between more open highway sections and more localized routes.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on PA 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 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 25.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 4.6 miles (Morgan Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6 miles (Cecil Henderson Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on PA 50. 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 4.6 miles (Morgan Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6 miles (Cecil Henderson Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Studa, 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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