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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Quick Snapshot
Road
45 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.96 mi
48.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.96 mi
Kilometers
48.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45 mi
Kilometers
72.42 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Wed, Sep 23, 11:46 AM EDT
Return by in Monaca
Wed, Sep 23, 12:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monaca
2026-09-23T10:52
Arrive McMurray
Wed, Sep 23, 11:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monaca
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Clinton
PA

Census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

From Monaca
21.2 mi
00h 26m
To McMurray
23.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1196 ft · 48 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    649 ft · 18 sec · 14th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Beaver Avenue

    113 m · 13 sec · Beaver Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    149 m · 13 sec · 15th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 14th Street

    1633 ft · 50 sec · 14th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bechtel Street

    1507 ft · 43 sec · Bechtel Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Marshall Road

    2030 ft · 56 sec · Marshall Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Brodhead Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Brodhead Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Frankfort Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Frankfort Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1887 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Airport Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on PA Turnpike 576 East: Washington

    3223 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Southern Beltway

    18.4 mi · 20 min · Southern Beltway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Morganza Road

    104 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Morganza Road

    1039 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Morganza Road

    2039 ft · 55 sec · Morganza Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Georgetown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgetown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Valley Brook Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Valley Brook Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    128 m · 17 sec · East McMurray Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  24. 24

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Beltway
18.4 mi · 41%
Beaver Valley Expressway
10.7 mi · 24%
Airport Expressway
2.74 mi · 6%
Georgetown Road
2.56 mi · 6%
Valley Brook Road
2.43 mi · 5%
Old Brodhead Road
1.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 26m from Monaca
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clinton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton.

RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

67 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Connellsville station

79 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

79 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monaca and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 29.96 mi (48.21 km).

Monaca

#1 Monaca

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,364
Coordinates40.6872900, -80.2714500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 McMurray

Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)

Population66,573
Coordinates40.2778500, -80.0839400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania Avenue (-80.271441, 40.687313)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.01 L · about $7.27
Round trip
$14.53
3.18 gal · 12.02 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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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There is no time difference between Monaca and McMurray. The current time is 10:52:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.