Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Unity, PA
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McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
This 28.8-mile drive from Unity, PA to McMurray, PA is a manageable one-day trip, taking about 56 minutes to complete. Expect to spend around $5 on fuel for this journey. The route primarily uses local roads, with a portion on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, making it a turn-heavy experience. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is ideal for a single outing without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be staying within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania for the entirety of this drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| McMurray Road | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| Blue Belt | 3 mi | 6m |
| Frankstown Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Bethel Church Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Becks Run Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Leechburg Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Beulah Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Unity, PA and McMurray, PA.
Start on Perry Street
Turn right onto Siple Street
At end of road, turn left onto Siple Street
At end of road, turn left onto Leechburg Road
Continue on Leechburg Road
Turn right onto PA 380
Turn left onto PA 380; Yellow Belt
Turn left onto PA 130
Turn right onto William Penn Highway
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 376; US 22
Take the exit
Turn right onto PA 885
Turn left onto PA 885
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
Turn right onto Blue Belt
Continue on Blue Belt
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
Take the exit onto Blue Belt
Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
Continue on Bethel Church Road
At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt
Turn left onto Thomas Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 376 West, US 22 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto PA 885 / Second Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt / McMurray Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 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 | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Unity on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 21% of the journey on highways. Your longest continuous stretch will be 6.1 miles on the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. As you transition from the parkway to local roads like McMurray Road and the Blue Belt, be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more intimate, ground-level experience navigating through communities.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in.
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 28.8 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles (PA 885 / Bates Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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