Origin
Kennedy, PA
Morning in Kennedy on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kennedy, PA to McMurray, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 50m
Distance
236.5 mi
381 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 37m
★
6 AM
5h 51m
8 AM
6h 17m
10 AM
6h 0m
12 PM
5h 57m
3 PM
6h 1m
5 PM
6h 15m
8 PM
5h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kennedy, PA
Samyantak Mohanty
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
This 236.5-mile drive from Kennedy, PA to McMurray, PA will take you approximately 5 hours and 50 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll navigate a mix of major roadways, including William Penn Highway, I-99, and Route 287, with about 34% of your journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $39. Given the total duration and distance, it's a solid option for a single day's travel within the Northeast region, and you'll likely only need to plan for one primary stop. This route offers a balanced driving experience suitable for those looking for a straightforward journey within Pennsylvania.
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
118.3 miles from Kennedy, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 61.2 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 99 | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| Route 287 | 30.2 mi | 53m |
| Jacksonville Road | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Keystone Shortway | 11.8 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennedy, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Kennedyville Road
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Kennedyville Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto T444
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
T444
3
Turn left onto Lawton Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawton Hill Road
4
Turn right onto Lawton Road
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Lawton Road
5
Turn right
468 ft
·
15 sec
6
Turn left onto Betsy Ross Road
2.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Betsy Ross Road
7
Continue on Broughton Hollow Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broughton Hollow Road
8
Turn right onto PA 287
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 287
9
Continue on PA 287; PA 414
25 mi
·
43 min
·
Route 287
10
Continue on PA 287; PA 973
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
PA 287; PA 973
11
Turn right onto US 220
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Beltway
12
Continue on US 220
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 107
Toward PA 477: Salona
14
Turn right onto PA 477
439 ft
·
10 sec
·
Long Run Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto PA 64
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Nittany Valley Drive
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
17
Merge onto I 80; US 220
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Keystone Shortway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
19
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
21
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
22
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
23
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
24
Continue on US 22
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 22
45 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
27
Take the exit
478 ft
·
24 sec
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn right onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn left onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Second Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
30
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hot Metal Street
31
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Carson Street
32
Turn right onto Blue Belt
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Becks Run Road
33
Continue on Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Biscayne Drive
34
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Maytide Street
35
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
36
Take the exit onto Blue Belt
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Blue Belt
Use the straight / left lanes.
37
Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Milford Drive
38
Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hillcrest Street
39
Continue on Bethel Church Road
365 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
40
At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethel Church Road
41
Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethel Church Road
42
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
McMurray Road
Use the left lane.
43
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
44
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5 hour and 50 minute duration, consider an early morning departure from Kennedy to maximize your daylight and allow for flexibility. The route includes one planned stop, so ensure it's well-placed to break up the 236.5 miles. With a fuel cost estimated at $39, it's wise to check your tank before you leave. Keep an eye out for transitions between the different main roads like William Penn Highway, I-99, and Route 287, as these can sometimes involve changes in speed limits and road conditions.
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 118.3 miles from Kennedy, PA, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 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 52 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.3 miles or 2h 57m 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 38m
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 Kennedy, 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 Kennedy, PA
This is one driving day of about 236.5 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Kennedy, 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 William Penn Highway for about 61.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.3 miles from Kennedy, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before William Penn Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 275 decision points cluster between mile 74.9 and 221.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
74.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...
6
99.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
|
I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda,...
8
209.2 mi into trip
|
~5h in
|
I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
221 mi into trip
|
~5h 16m in
Take the exit toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
6
221.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 17m in
|
PA 885 / Bates Street
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.21 one way
$78.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $42.94 | $85.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $45.87 | $91.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.22 | $104.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.11
Appalachian Thruway
(15.9 mi)
$1.11
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
$39
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71 | 0 | $24.83 | $11.35 |
| Efficient EV | 59.1 | 0 | $20.69 | $9.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.6 | 1 | $33.11 | $15.14 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Destination
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 50m 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.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 155
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 163.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 34% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on William Penn Highway, I-99, and Route 287. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 61.2 miles on William Penn Highway, offering a chance for consistent travel before transitions. This varied profile means you'll shift between potentially faster highway speeds and more local road driving, keeping the experience dynamic as you progress from Kennedy to McMurray.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.2 mi on William Penn Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 74.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 236.5 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 74.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.4 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.2 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kennedy, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Altoona
99.4 mi in
|
~2h 36m
|
via I 99; US 220
Hollidaysburg
133.2 mi in
|
~3h 13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 50m. Total distance: 236.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.2 miles on William Penn Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.11 in tolls one way, starting with Appalachian Thruway. 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 74.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 99.4 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 209.2 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 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.
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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