This 276-mile drive from Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, to McMurray, Pennsylvania, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 31 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 85% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is $46. This highway-focused trip makes for a straightforward journey across Pennsylvania, connecting two points within the Northeast region. With a longest uninterrupted stretch of 212.1 miles, it's a trip that can be completed efficiently in one go.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
138 miles from Fleetwood, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
212.1 mi
3h 51m
I 70
15.2 mi
21m
Warren Street Bypass
14.3 mi
19m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi
8m
Park Road
5.1 mi
8m
Bebout Road
2.9 mi
6m
North 5th Street Highway
2.3 mi
3m
Monogahela Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 212.1 mi, about 3h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fleetwood, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.4 mi·53 sec·East Main Street
2
Continue on Park Road
5.1 mi·8 min·Park Road
3
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
1.7 mi·2 min·Allentown Pike
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 222 BUS
2.3 mi·3 min·North 5th Street Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
6
Merge onto PA 12
14 mi·19 min·Warren Street Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·52 sec
Toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
8
Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.3 mi·39 sec·Colonel Howard Boulevard
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Colonel Howard Boulevard
Toward I 76, PATP
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
11
Merge onto I 76; PATP
212 mi·3 hr 51 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto I 70
0.4 mi·54 sec·I 70
Toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New StantonUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
15 mi·20 min·I 70
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
15
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft·7 sec·Rostraver Road
16
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Vance Deicas Highway
17
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi·34 sec·Donora-Monessen Bridge
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
19
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·McKean Avenue
20
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi·2 min·Monogahela Avenue
21
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi·48 sec·Country Club Road
22
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Coyle Curtin Road
23
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
24
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi·8 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Exit 48Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
26
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Finleyville Elrama Road
27
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
28
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi·51 sec·Washington Avenue
29
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rankintown Road
30
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Venetia Road
31
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bebout Road
32
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft·5 sec·Valley Brook Road
33
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Valley Brook Road
34
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft·26 sec·East McMurray Road
35
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft·2 sec·Thomas Road
36
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 31-minute duration, starting your journey from Fleetwood in the morning is ideal to arrive in McMurray by afternoon, allowing time to settle in. With only one recommended stop and a significant 212.1-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps before you embark on that long segment. The $46 fuel cost is a good budget to keep in mind. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility, but staying aware of the highway share will help you anticipate the driving rhythm.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 138 miles from Fleetwood, PA, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 212.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 61 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McMurray, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fleetwood, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fleetwood, PA
This is one driving day of about 276 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Fleetwood, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 212.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.8 and 268.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.8 mi into trip|~16m in|PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass
Merge onto PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
24.8 mi into trip|~37m in|Colonel Howard Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Colonel Howard Boulevard toward I 76, PATP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76, PATP
7
238 mi into trip|~4h 31m in|I 70
Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll:...
6
238.4 mi into trip|~4h 32m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, W...
6
268.4 mi into trip|~5h 13m in
Take the exit toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.76 one way
$91.51 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$50.11
$100.23
premium
$4.93
$53.53
$107.05
diesel
$5.61
$60.94
$121.87
Estimated Tolls: $28.13
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(212.1 mi)$27.57
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(8 mi)$0.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Tolls
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.8
1
$28.98
$13.25
Efficient EV
69
0
$24.15
$11.04
EV Truck/SUV
110.4
1
$38.64
$17.66
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fleetwood, PA
Late night
in Fleetwood on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
McMurray, PA
Late night
in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
138 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 31m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 190.3
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 47.6
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 228.4
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 171.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience for this trip, covering 85% of the distance on high-speed roads. The Pennsylvania Turnpike will be your main artery for a significant portion, offering a 212.1-mile stretch where you can maintain consistent speed. While the bulk of the drive is on these main arteries like I-70 and the Warren Street Bypass, it generally maintains a practical, efficient feel rather than one focused on scenery. This route is built for making miles.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 212.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in near PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 276 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles (PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fleetwood, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Denver, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
Patp
24.1 mi in|~35m
Denver
24.1 mi in|~35m
Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg
238 mi in|~4h 31m|via I 70
Wheeling
238 mi in|~4h 31m|via I 70
New Stanton
238 mi in|~4h 31m|via I 70
Washington
238.4 mi in|~4h 32m|via I 70
Columbus
238.4 mi in|~4h 32m|via I 70
Fayette City
253.2 mi in|~4h 52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 31m. Total distance: 276 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 212.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $28.13 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at McMurray, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles (PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles (Colonel Howard Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and Appalachian National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at McMurray, PA before the return drive.
