Trip from Halifax, PA to McMurray, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 33m

Distance

220.7 mi

355 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 20m ★

6 AM

4h 33m

8 AM

5h 0m

10 AM

4h 42m

12 PM

4h 40m

3 PM

4h 44m

5 PM

4h 58m

8 PM

4h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Halifax, PA

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McMurray, PA

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Trip Overview

This 220.7-mile drive from Halifax, Pennsylvania, to McMurray, Pennsylvania, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 33 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-70, and the American Legion Memorial Highway, this route offers a straightforward journey through the heart of Pennsylvania. With an estimated fuel cost of $37, it's an economical option for a day trip. The drive is largely highway-focused, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. Given its manageable duration, you won't need to worry about breaking it up with an overnight stay.

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

110.3 miles from Halifax, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	151.8 mi	2h 47m
I 70	15.2 mi	21m
American Legion Memorial Highway	13.1 mi	15m
Peters Mountain Road	8.9 mi	14m
Mon/Fayette Expressway	8 mi	8m
US 22	3.7 mi	5m
Bebout Road	2.9 mi	6m
Monogahela Avenue	1.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 151.8 mi, about 2h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Halifax, PA and McMurray, PA.

Start on PA 147

528 ft · 9 sec · Market Street

Turn right onto PA 147; PA 225

0.2 mi · 16 sec · South 4th Street

Continue on PA 147; PA 225

8.9 mi · 14 min · Peters Mountain Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto US 22; US 322

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 22; US 322

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward PA 39: Linglestown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

121 ft · 4 sec

Turn right onto PA 39

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Linglestown Road

At end of road, turn left onto North Front Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Front Street

Use the left / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Merge onto I 81

0.8 mi · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

Continue on I 81

13 mi · 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

201 ft · 7 sec

Toward US 11 South Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76, PATP

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

152 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

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 Stanton Use the slight right lane.

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

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City

Turn slight right onto PA 201

440 ft · 7 sec · Rostraver Road

Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Vance Deicas Highway

Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Turn straight onto PA 837

1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue

Turn left onto PA 837

1.8 mi · 2 min · Monogahela Avenue

Turn left onto PA 88

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Country Club Road

Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto PA Tpke 43

8.0 mi · 8 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec

Exit 48 Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

Continue on Washington Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Washington Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto PA 88

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Washington Avenue

Continue on Rankintown Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rankintown Road

Continue on Venetia Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Venetia Road

Turn right onto Bebout Road

2.9 mi · 6 min · Bebout Road

Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

184 ft · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road

Continue on Valley Brook Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

Turn left onto East McMurray Road

458 ft · 26 sec · East McMurray Road

Turn left onto Thomas Road

52 ft · 2 sec · Thomas Road

Arrive at destination

Thomas Road

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 4.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Halifax to avoid potential midday traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 151.8-mile segment on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as services might be less frequent. While the route is efficient, remember to factor in potential construction delays. This trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to arrive in McMurray without the need for an overnight break.

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 110.3 miles from Halifax, PA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.8 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 49 miles or 1h 5m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 110.3 miles or 2h 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McMurray, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Halifax, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Halifax, PA

This is one driving day of about 220.7 miles and 4h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Halifax, 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 151.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Martinsburg, PA

110 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Hilltown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Martinsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.3 miles from Halifax, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 59min to go 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

Bean Curd

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

McMurray, Pennsylvania

2.7 mi

Grande Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

McMurray, Pennsylvania

2.8 mi

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

Bean Curd

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

McMurray, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+17249416688

Visit website

Grande Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

McMurray, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17249419822

Visit website

The Back Porch Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $40 to $50

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17244834500

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

Cassidy Family Restaurants LP

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30

Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14123474790

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 3–8 pm

+14125645007

Clubby's Coffee Shop

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+17242433187

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Smithton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17248724050

Visit website

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 29

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 182.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9.2 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg

28.9 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

29.1 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 11 South

30.6 mi into trip | ~45m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh

182.6 mi into trip | ~3h 33m 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:...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.59 one way

$73.18 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$40.07	$80.15
premium	$4.93	$42.80	$85.60
diesel	$5.61	$48.73	$97.46

Estimated Tolls: $20.29

Pennsylvania Turnpike (151.8 mi) $19.73

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

$37

Tolls

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.2	0	$23.17	$10.59
Efficient EV	55.2	0	$19.31	$8.83
EV Truck/SUV	88.3	1	$30.90	$14.12

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 18, 2026

Origin

Halifax, PA

Late night in Halifax on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McMurray, PA

Late night in McMurray on Tuesday

Local time

4:11 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

46°F

Martinsburg, PA

110 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

7 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 33m 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

Longest single stretch: 151.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 9.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 220.7 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 9.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Halifax, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.

Middlesex

28.9 mi in | ~40m

Patp

30.2 mi in | ~44m

Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg

182.6 mi in | ~3h 33m | via I 70

Wheeling

182.6 mi in | ~3h 33m | via I 70

New Stanton

182.6 mi in | ~3h 33m | via I 70

Washington

183.1 mi in | ~3h 34m | via I 70

Columbus

183.1 mi in | ~3h 34m | via I 70

Fayette City

197.9 mi in | ~3h 54m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 220.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 151.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $20.29 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.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and Fort Necessity National Battlefield (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at McMurray, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Halifax, PA to McMurray, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Nino's Restaurant

Nino's Restaurant

Bean Curd

Grande Italian Restaurant

The Back Porch Restaurant

The Village

Cassidy Family Restaurants LP

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Oasis Restaurant

Clubby's Coffee Shop

Tesla Supercharger

Flying J EV Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Halifax, PA

McMurray, PA

Same local time

7 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 33m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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