How far is Fox Chapel, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Fox Chapel, PA to McMurray, PA is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fox Chapel and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Chapel and McMurray.
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Start on Field Club Road
87 m · 18 sec · Field Club Road
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Turn sharp right onto Fox Chapel Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Fox Chapel Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 South
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
7.1 mi · 11 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
55 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 279 South: Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
2095 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Shore Expressway
1.1 km · 51 sec · North Shore Expressway
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Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge
1.9 mi · 3 min · Fort Duquesne Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Banksville Road
3.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Cochran Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Washington Road
6.9 mi · 14 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp
136 m · 17 sec · Valley Brook Ramp
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
128 m · 17 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 Fox Chapel 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.
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
7.12 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving Fox Chapel and Light Rain near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fox Chapel to McMurray?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Green Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Fox Chapel and 21.3 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.16 one way or $10.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Fox Chapel and Light Rain near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Green Tree
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 Green Tree.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fox Chapel and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 19.5 mi (31.38 km).
#1 Fox Chapel
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 40.5134000, -79.8797700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.34 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $7.79 | $15.57 |
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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