Origin
West View, PA
Late night in West View on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West View, PA to McMurray, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West View, PA
HONG SON
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
This short 22.8-mile drive from West View, PA to McMurray, PA will take you about 44 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll spend about 42% of your time on highways, with the rest on local roads. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, which is quite budget-friendly for a journey of this length. The drive offers a mixed experience, transitioning from one part of the Northeast region to another within Pennsylvania. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require much planning, ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Road | 6.9 mi | 13m |
| Parkway North | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| US 19 Truck | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| Fort Duquesne Bridge | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Valley Brook Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North Shore Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Cochran Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Road
— 6.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West View, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Highland Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Gass Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Gass Road
3
Continue on Union Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Avenue
4
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 279 South: Pittsburgh
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 279
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Parkway North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Shore Expressway
Toward I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 279
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Duquesne Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 19 Truck
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US 19 Truck
Exit 69A
Toward US 19 South: Banksville Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cochran Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 19; Yellow Belt
6.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp
447 ft
·
17 sec
·
Valley Brook Ramp
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Brook Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
420 ft
·
16 sec
·
East McMurray Road
14
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
15
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 21.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 279 South: Pittsburgh
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 279 South: Pittsburgh
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 279 / Parkway North
Merge onto I 279 / Parkway North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 279 / North Shore Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279 / North Shore Expressway toward I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
7
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 19 Truck
Take the exit onto US 19 Truck toward US 19 South: Banksville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69A
Toward US 19 South: Banksville Road
6
21.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Valley Brook Ramp
Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
McMurray, PA
Late night in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 16 mph
42% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:09PM EDT until April 14 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:04PM EDT until April 14 at 4:00PM 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
10 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
44m 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?
This route presents a mixed drive, blending highway speeds with more local road navigation. You'll encounter 42% highway driving, interspersed with stretches on roads like Washington Road and US 19 Truck. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 6.9 miles on Washington Road, offering a good segment of consistent travel before potential turns or slower sections. Expect the road character to evolve as you move through different communities, shifting from potentially faster-paced highway segments to more developed or town-centric roadways.
42% 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: 6.9 mi on Washington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
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 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 279 / Parkway North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (I 279 / North Shore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West View, PA to McMurray, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
6.7 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 279
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Washington 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 McMurray, 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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (I 279 / Parkway North): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (I 279 / North Shore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McMurray, 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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