This 312.2-mile drive from Lansdale, PA to McMurray, PA is designed for a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 4 minutes to complete. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with a substantial 93% of the journey on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-70. With a fuel cost estimated at $52, this route offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel across Pennsylvania. The main roads are well-suited for a highway-focused trip, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss. Given the duration and the highway-centric profile, it's perfectly manageable as a one-day excursion.
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
156.1 miles from Lansdale, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
259.2 mi
4h 42m
I 70
15.2 mi
21m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9.4 mi
10m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi
8m
Bebout Road
2.9 mi
6m
Monogahela Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
Forty Foot Road
1.7 mi
3m
Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 259.2 mi, about 4h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansdale, PA and McMurray, PA.
Toward I 276 West: HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
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Merge onto I 276; PATP
259 mi·4 hr 42 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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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.
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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
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
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Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft·7 sec·Rostraver Road
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Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Vance Deicas Highway
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Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi·34 sec·Donora-Monessen Bridge
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Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
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Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·McKean Avenue
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Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi·2 min·Monogahela Avenue
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Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi·48 sec·Country Club Road
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Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Coyle Curtin Road
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Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
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Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi·8 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Exit 48Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
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Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Finleyville Elrama Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
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At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi·51 sec·Washington Avenue
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Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rankintown Road
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Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Venetia Road
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Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bebout Road
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Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft·5 sec·Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Valley Brook Road
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Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft·26 sec·East McMurray Road
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Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft·2 sec·Thomas Road
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Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour, 312.2-mile trip, consider an early morning departure from Lansdale to avoid potential traffic, especially on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. With only one planned stop, you'll have the flexibility to choose a location that best suits your needs for a break. The fuel cost is estimated at $52, so ensure your tank is full before you set off. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the longest stretch of 259.2 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as services can sometimes be spaced further apart on turnpikes compared to regular interstates.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.1 miles from Lansdale, PA, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 259.2 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 69 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.1 miles or 2h 55m 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 44m
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 Lansdale, 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 Lansdale, PA
This is one driving day of about 312.2 miles and 6h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Lansdale, 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 259.2 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.6 and 304.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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14.6 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
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15 mi into trip|~22m in|I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge onto I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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274.2 mi into trip|~5h 4m 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:...
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274.6 mi into trip|~5h 5m 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...
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304.7 mi into trip|~5h 46m 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
$51.76 one way
$103.52 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg109 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$56.69
$113.38
premium
$4.93
$60.55
$121.09
diesel
$5.61
$68.93
$137.86
Estimated Tolls: $35.48
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(268.6 mi)$34.92
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
$52
Tolls
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$112–$137
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93.7
1
$32.78
$14.99
Efficient EV
78.1
0
$27.32
$12.49
EV Truck/SUV
124.9
1
$43.71
$19.98
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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
Lansdale, PA
Late night
in Lansdale on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
McMurray, PA
Late night
in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
156 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
12 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
6h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 118.4
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
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 226.1
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
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 86.1
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 32.3
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
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 drive for this trip, with 93% of your journey on major interstates and turnpikes. You'll be navigating the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-70 for the most part. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 259.2 miles, primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, meaning fewer decisions about exits for extended periods. This highway-centric profile suggests a consistent driving pace, allowing you to cover ground efficiently. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, prioritizing speed and directness over varied scenery.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 259.2 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 14.6 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 312.2 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 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 274.2 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 Lansdale, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton, Washington, Columbus and Fayette City.
Lansdale is a town of 16,000 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
This article also covers the nearby communities of North Wales, Souderton, Kulpsville, Harleysville, Doylestown, and Montgomeryville.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 4m. Total distance: 312.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 259.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $35.48 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 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 274.2 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 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.
