How far is Monaca, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Monaca, PA to McMurray, PA is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monaca and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monaca and McMurray.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
1196 ft · 48 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street
649 ft · 18 sec · 14th Street
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Turn left onto Beaver Avenue
113 m · 13 sec · Beaver Avenue
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Turn right onto 15th Street
149 m · 13 sec · 15th Street
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Continue on 14th Street
1633 ft · 50 sec · 14th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bechtel Street
1507 ft · 43 sec · Bechtel Street
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Turn right onto Marshall Road
2030 ft · 56 sec · Marshall Road
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Turn left onto Old Brodhead Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Brodhead Road
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Continue on Frankfort Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Frankfort Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1887 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Airport Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA Turnpike 576 East: Washington
3223 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Southern Beltway
18.4 mi · 20 min · Southern Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Morganza Road
104 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Morganza Road
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Morganza Road
2039 ft · 55 sec · Morganza Road
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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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 Monaca 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.
Southern Beltway
Continue on Southern Beltway
18.4 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Monaca and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monaca to McMurray?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Monaca and 23.9 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Monaca and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
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 Clinton.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monaca and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 29.96 mi (48.21 km).
#1 Monaca
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 5,364 |
| Coordinates | 40.6872900, -80.2714500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $4.57 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.00 | $7.95 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $8.57 | $17.15 |
| Diesel | $6.60 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
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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