How far is Tarentum, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Tarentum, PA to McMurray, PA is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tarentum and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarentum and McMurray.
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Start on East Street
59 m · 8 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto West 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on Freeport Road
3273 ft · 1 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Baileys Run Road
1229 ft · 44 sec · Baileys Run Road
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Take the ramp right
1222 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
16.6 mi · 24 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 Tarentum 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
16.6 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tarentum and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tarentum to McMurray?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Millvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Tarentum and 25.6 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tarentum and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Millvale
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 Millvale.
Union Station
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Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tarentum and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 28.12 mi (45.25 km).
#1 Tarentum
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,338 |
| Coordinates | 40.6014600, -79.7597700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.17 | $12.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
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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