How far is Clairton, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Clairton, PA to McMurray, PA is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clairton and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clairton and McMurray.
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Start on 3rd Street
13 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Saint Clair Avenue
2013 ft · 1 min · Saint Clair Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Continue on 5th Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Finleyville Elrama Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue
1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Rankintown Road
2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road
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Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road
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Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road
56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road
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Turn left onto East McMurray Road
140 m · 26 sec · East McMurray Road
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Turn left onto Thomas Road
16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clairton and McMurray.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Finleyville Elrama Road
Turn right onto Finleyville Elrama Road
4.58 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Clairton and Sunny near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clairton to McMurray?
The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gastonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Clairton and 9.3 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clairton and Sunny near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Gastonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gastonville.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clairton and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 10.71 mi (17.23 km).
#1 Clairton
City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 40.2922900, -79.8817100 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McMurray
Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)
| Population | 66,573 |
| Coordinates | 40.2778500, -80.0839400 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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