Little Britain, PA to McMurray, PA is 267.9 miles and takes about 5h 30m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-70, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, taking you from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway route, making it a good option for a single-day drive when you want to cover ground efficiently. The estimated fuel cost is around $45, so keep that in mind as you plan your budget for this drive.
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
133.9 miles from Little Britain, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
172.6 mi
3h 9m
PA 283
28.9 mi
34m
I 70
15.2 mi
21m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi
8m
Beaver Valley Pike
6.9 mi
9m
Lampeter Road
4.6 mi
8m
Little Britain Road North
4.4 mi
7m
Robert Fulton Highway
4.2 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 172.6 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Britain, PA and McMurray, PA.
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Start on PA 272
53 ft·6 sec·Nottingham Road
2
Turn right onto Little Britain Road North
4.4 mi·7 min·Little Britain Road North
3
Turn straight onto US 222
4.2 mi·6 min·Robert Fulton Highway
4
Continue on US 222
0.3 mi·30 sec·South Church Street
5
Turn left onto West 4th Street
1.0 mi·1 min·West 4th Street
6
Continue on US 222
6.9 mi·9 min·Beaver Valley Pike
7
Turn right onto Penn Grant Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Penn Grant Road
8
Continue on Lampeter Road
4.6 mi·8 min·Lampeter Road
9
Continue on Pitney Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Pitney Road
10
Turn right onto Hempstead Road
0.4 mi·52 sec·Hempstead Road
11
Turn right onto Greenfield Road
396 ft·7 sec·Greenfield Road
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward US 30 West
13
Merge onto US 30
3.4 mi·4 min·US 30
14
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283
29 mi·34 min·PA 283
Toward PA 283 West: HarrisburgUse the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight left
0.1 mi·31 sec
Toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, PittsburghUse the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 283
406 ft·1 min·I 283
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
18
Merge onto I 76; PATP
173 mi·3 hr 9 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
19
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.
20
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
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
22
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft·7 sec·Rostraver Road
23
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Vance Deicas Highway
24
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi·34 sec·Donora-Monessen Bridge
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
26
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·McKean Avenue
27
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi·2 min·Monogahela Avenue
28
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi·48 sec·Country Club Road
29
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Coyle Curtin Road
30
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
31
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi·8 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
32
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Exit 48Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
33
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Finleyville Elrama Road
34
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
35
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi·51 sec·Washington Avenue
36
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rankintown Road
37
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Venetia Road
38
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bebout Road
39
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft·5 sec·Valley Brook Road
40
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Valley Brook Road
41
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft·26 sec·East McMurray Road
42
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft·2 sec·Thomas Road
43
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to give you flexibility with your arrival time in McMurray. You'll have one recommended stop, and the longest stretch without a major exit is over 170 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan your breaks accordingly. With a fuel cost estimated at $45, you should be able to complete this trip on a single tank for most vehicles, but it's always wise to top off before heading out. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you near the end of that 172.6-mile segment on the turnpike.
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 133.9 miles from Little Britain, PA, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 172.6 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 59 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.9 miles or 2h 45m 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 19m
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 Little Britain, 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 Little Britain, PA
This is one driving day of about 267.9 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Little Britain, 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 172.6 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 27.7 and 260.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
27.7 mi into trip|~44m in|PA 283
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283 toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
5
56.6 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Turn slight left toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pitt...
7
229.8 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
230.3 mi into trip|~4h 31m 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
260.3 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
$46.79 one way
$93.58 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg94 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$51.23
$102.46
premium
$5.20
$54.80
$109.61
diesel
$6.28
$66.19
$132.39
Estimated Tolls: $22.99
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(172.6 mi)$22.43
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
$47
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80.4
0
$28.13
$12.86
Efficient EV
67
0
$23.44
$10.72
EV Truck/SUV
107.2
1
$37.51
$17.15
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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 Oct 22, 2026
Origin
Little Britain, PA
Morning
in Little Britain on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
NW 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
McMurray, PA
Morning
in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
N 2 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
42°F
King, PA
134 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
2 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 30m 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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 184.7
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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 46.2
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
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 166.3
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...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 221.7
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 85% of the drive on major roads. You'll encounter a long stretch of 172.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering consistent cruising. Once you transition off the turnpike and onto other main roads like PA 283 and I-70, expect a more varied driving experience with more frequent exits and potential for merging traffic as you approach more populated areas.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 172.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.7 miles in near PA 283.
Driving Effort10/10
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 27 significant decision points across 267.9 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 27.7 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.8 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,348 ft351 ft
Total Climb
2,473 ft
Total Descent
1,922 ft
Highest Point
2,348 ft
~193.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,997 ft
Notable High Points
2,348 ft at ~193.3 miles+590 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Little Britain, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 30m. Total distance: 267.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 30m 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 172.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $22.99 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 27.7 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.8 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 (6 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.
