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Trip from McMurray, PA to Wilson, PA

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

Drive Time

29m

Distance

15.6 mi

25 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m

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 Wilson, PA, PA

Wilson, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

This 15.6-mile trip from McMurray, PA to Wilson, PA is a quick drive, estimated to take around 29 minutes. It's a straightforward journey through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, making it ideal as a single-day excursion. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $3, you won't need to break the bank for this short hop. The route offers a mixed driving experience, so it’s a convenient option if you're looking for a simple, short drive without the need for an overnight stay. Plan for a brief, efficient travel time that gets you to your destination without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mon/Fayette Expressway 4.8 mi 5m
Bebout Road 2.9 mi 7m
Venetia Road 1.5 mi 3m
Clairton Road 1.2 mi 2m
Payne Hill Road 1.1 mi 1m
Finleyville Elrama Road 0.8 mi 1m
Washington Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Valley Brook Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Mon/Fayette Expressway — 4.8 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.4 mi · 52 sec
12

Merge onto PA Tpke 43

4.8 mi · 5 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
13

Continue on Jefferson Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
14

Turn right onto Payne Hill Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Payne Hill Road
15

Turn slight right onto PA 885

1.2 mi · 2 min · Clairton Road
16

Continue on PA 885

390 ft · 8 sec · North 8th Street
17

Continue on PA 885

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Walnut Avenue
18

At end of road, turn left onto PA 837

0.3 mi · 53 sec · North State Street
19

Continue on PA 837

495 ft · 8 sec · North State Street
20

Arrive at destination

PA 837

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.2 — 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
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Bebout Road

Enter roundabout onto Bebout Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
3.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | Venetia Road

At end of road, turn left onto Venetia Road

Navigation decision point

4
7.1 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
15.2 mi into trip | ~28m in | PA 837 / North State Street

At end of road, turn left onto PA 837 / North State Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.59 one way

$5.17 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.83 $5.67
premium $4.93 $3.03 $6.05
diesel $5.61 $3.44 $6.89

Estimated Tolls: $0.34

Mon/Fayette Expressway (4.8 mi) $0.34

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$0

Total

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.7 0 $1.64 $0.75
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.18 $1.00

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

McMurray, PA

Morning in McMurray on Sunday

Local time

9:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wilson, PA

Morning in Wilson on Sunday

Local time

9:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

25 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

29m 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?

The drive features a 31% highway share, primarily utilizing the Mon/Fayette Expressway for a significant portion. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning from faster highway speeds to more local roads like Bebout Road and Venetia Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 4.8 miles on the Mon/Fayette Expressway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. Expect the character of the road to shift, moving from the efficiency of the expressway to the more varied conditions of county roads as you approach Wilson. It's a drive that balances speed with local access.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Mon/Fayette Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 29m drive. You will face about 8 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 0.7 miles (Bebout Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.6 miles (Venetia Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Mon/Fayette Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.34 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 0.7 miles (Bebout Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.6 miles (Venetia Road): Navigation decision point.

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