Road Trips from McMurray, PA
Okay, so you're in McMurray and looking to get out of town this weekend. You've got a good mix of options, whether you want a quick drive to a park or a longer haul. There are several destinations within a couple of hours that offer access to historical sites and parks, with mostly flat or gently rolling terrain. If you're up for a longer drive, there are also options that push closer to 6-7 hours, hitting more significant historical landmarks. It's a good spread for day trips or if you're considering a longer weekend adventure.
Total Routes
25
Shortest
0.8h
With Parks Nearby
25
Under 2 hours
Weekend trip
24 total in this range
Damascus, PA
7h 29m346.3 mi one way
This is a longer drive, over 7 hours, but it gets you to two significant historical memorials: Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. The terrain is gently rolling for the majority of the drive.
Gettysburg, PA
4h 18m186 mi one way
A solid 4.3-hour drive, this route features mixed highway and surface roads with a drive score of 9. You'll pass Flight 93 National Memorial and have access to Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
Tunkhannock, PA
6h 30m291 mi one way
This option is a 6.5-hour drive with a high drive score of 9. It's a longer journey that takes you near the Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial, with gently rolling terrain.
Nesquehoning, PA
5h 58m284.5 mi one way
Clocking in at 6 hours with a drive score of 9, this trip offers access to Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and Flight 93 National Memorial. The terrain is gently rolling.
Upland, PA
5h 46m271.4 mi one way
This 5.8-hour drive has a high drive score and is mostly highway. It's a longer option that gets you near Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial, and First State National Historical Park.
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Damascus, PA
7h 29m346.3 mi one way
Gettysburg, PA
4h 18m186 mi one way
Tunkhannock, PA
6h 30m291 mi one way
Nesquehoning, PA
5h 58m284.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With multiple parks and historical sites accessible, spring offers mild weather for exploring the varied terrain in the region.
Summer
The longer drives to sites like Gettysburg or the memorials are manageable in summer, with parks providing opportunities to cool off.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain makes for scenic drives, especially with the historical sites accessible on longer routes.
Winter
Shorter trips to nearby parks might be best, as longer drives could be impacted by winter weather conditions.
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