Road Trips from McMurray, PA
You're looking for a quick escape from McMurray, and the options here lean towards shorter drives with easy access to historical sites and parks. You can hit several destinations within an hour or two, many featuring parks like Fort Necessity National Battlefield. For a longer haul, there are a few options pushing the 3-4 hour mark that offer more significant park access or a longer drive score. These trips are generally day trips, with no overnight recommendations provided.
Total Routes
29
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
18
Under 2 hours
11 total in this range
Charleroi, PA
34m18.9 mi one way
This is your closest option at 18.9 miles and 0.6 hours, featuring a mixed drive profile. It's a good choice if you want a very short trip and have access to Fort Necessity National Battlefield nearby, though it's not as long a drive as going to Dunbar.
Dunbar, PA
1h 8m50 mi one way
At 50 miles and 1.1 hours, this drive is mostly highway and offers a decent 8 drive score. Like Charleroi, it has Fort Necessity National Battlefield in its vicinity. This is a longer trip than Charleroi but still well under two hours.
Crescent Heights, PA
45m27.5 mi one way
This drive is 27.5 miles and takes 0.8 hours, primarily on highways. It boasts a high drive score and nearby access to Fort Necessity National Battlefield. It's a bit longer than the trip to Charleroi but still easily manageable for a day trip.
Wilson, PA
29m15.6 mi one way
At 15.6 miles and just 0.5 hours, this is the shortest drive available. It's a mixed drive with a solid score, but unlike some other close options, it doesn't list any nearby parks. This is ideal for the quickest possible getaway.
Studa, PA
50m25.2 mi one way
Covering 25.2 miles and taking 0.8 hours, this route balances highway and surface streets. It offers a good drive score for a relatively short distance. This trip does not highlight any nearby parks.
Full-day getaway
Salem, PA
3h 44m169.4 mi one way
This is one of the longer drives at 169.4 miles and 3.7 hours, with a high drive score. It's mostly highway and includes significant park access with Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, and Johnstown Flood National Memorial nearby. This is a substantial day trip.
Windber, PA
2h 14m95.8 mi one way
This 95.8-mile drive takes 2.2 hours and offers a mixed driving profile with a high score. It's a longer option that includes access to Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Flight 93 National Memorial, and Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
Erie, PA
2h 51m142.2 mi one way
At 142.2 miles and 2.9 hours, this destination features a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and a good drive score. While it includes parks, they are not specified in the data. This is a longer trip than most, but shorter than Gettysburg.
DuBois, PA
2h 45m116.4 mi one way
This 116.4-mile trip will take 2.8 hours, primarily on highways with a high drive score. It's a good option for a longer drive without nearby parks listed. It's a shorter drive than Erie but offers a different profile.
Weekend trip
14 total in this range
Gettysburg, PA
4h 18m186 mi one way
This is the longest drive at 186 miles, requiring 4.3 hours, with a high drive score. The terrain is gently rolling, and it offers access to Flight 93 National Memorial, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, and Fort Necessity National Battlefield. This is a full-day commitment.
Jim Thorpe, PA
6h 3m283.7 mi one way
At 283.7 miles and 6.1 hours, this is the longest drive, featuring a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and a high score. It includes access to Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. This is a significant travel commitment.
Upland, PA
5h 46m271.4 mi one way
This 271.4-mile drive takes 5.8 hours, characterized as a 'highway-focused drive' with a high score. It provides access to Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial, and First State National Historical Park. This is a substantial trip.
Prospect Park, PA
6h 9m299.4 mi one way
Tunkhannock, PA
6h 30m291 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Gettysburg, PA
4h 18m186 mi one way
Jim Thorpe, PA
6h 3m283.7 mi one way
Salem, PA
3h 44m169.4 mi one way
Upland, PA
5h 46m271.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives can take advantage of nearby parks like Fort Necessity National Battlefield. The terrain is generally easy, making for pleasant travel.
Summer
Summer trips can easily reach destinations with historical park access, such as Flight 93 National Memorial, under favorable driving conditions.
Fall
Fall offers opportunities for drives to locations near multiple historical memorials, including Johnstown Flood National Memorial, with generally good road conditions.
Winter
Winter travel from McMurray focuses on shorter, mixed-drive routes. Longer trips are available but may involve more highway driving.
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