Trip from McMurray, PA to Honey Brook, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 20m

Distance

265.4 mi

427 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 7m ★

6 AM

5h 20m

8 AM

5h 47m

10 AM

5h 29m

12 PM

5h 27m

3 PM

5h 31m

5 PM

5h 46m

8 PM

5h 12m

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

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McMurray, PA

Haneul Trac

borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Honey Brook, PA

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Trip Overview

This 265.4-mile journey from McMurray, PA, to Honey Brook, PA, is designed for a single day, with an estimated driving time of 5 hours and 20 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with 86% of the route being on high-speed roads, making it a straightforward drive. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $44. Given its manageable length and highway focus, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll be traveling within familiar territory.

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

132.7 miles from McMurray, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	224.3 mi	4h 5m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	6 mi	8m
Hayden Boulevard	5.1 mi	8m
West Newton Road	4.8 mi	7m
Finleyville Elrama Road	4.6 mi	8m
Twin County Road	4.2 mi	7m
Mount Pleasant Road	3.6 mi	6m
Bebout Road	2.9 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 224.3 mi, about 4h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Thomas Road

52 ft · 4 sec · Thomas Road

Turn right onto East McMurray Road

304 ft · 8 sec · East McMurray Road

Turn right onto Valley Brook Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

Enter roundabout onto Bebout Road

35 ft · 1 sec · Bebout Road

Continue on Bebout Road

2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

At end of road, turn left onto Venetia Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Venetia Road

Continue on Rankintown Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rankintown Road

Continue on Washington Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Washington Avenue

Continue on Washington Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Washington Avenue

Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road

4.6 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

Turn left onto PA 837

2.3 mi · 4 min · PA 837

Take the ramp

362 ft · 10 sec

Merge onto PA 51

5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec

Turn left onto PA 136

320 ft · 6 sec · Rainbow Run Road

Continue on PA 136

4.8 mi · 7 min · West Newton Road

Continue on PA 136

3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Merge onto I 70

6.0 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit onto I 70

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 70

Exit 58 Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 70

Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

224 mi · 4 hr 5 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 298 Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading Use the right lane.

Continue on I 176

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Morgantown Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward PA 10 South: Morgantown Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto PA 10

0.9 mi · 1 min · Morgantown Road

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn right onto PA 10; PA 23

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto PA 10

4.2 mi · 7 min · Twin County Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on PA 10

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Conestoga Avenue

Turn left onto US 322

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Horseshoe Pike

Turn right onto Maple Street

109 ft · 3 sec · Maple Street

Arrive at destination

Maple Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5-hour and 20-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from McMurray to bypass potential traffic, especially on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. With only one recommended stop for this 265.4-mile trip, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to stretch your legs. The significant 224.3-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike means you'll want to ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that long segment. Given the highway-centric nature, plan your fuel and rest stops strategically to align with your comfort level and minimize disruptions to your progress towards Honey Brook.

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 132.7 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 2h 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 224.3 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 58 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 132.7 miles or 2h 48m 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 21m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving McMurray, 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 McMurray, PA

This is one driving day of about 265.4 miles and 5h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from McMurray, 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 224.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Claysburg, PA

133 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

Berlin, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Claysburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.7 miles from McMurray, 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 224.3 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

Bean Curd

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

McMurray, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

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

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+17249416688

Visit website

Grande Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

McMurray, Pennsylvania

2.8 mi

Bean Curd

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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 start, short detour

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

McMurray, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17249419822

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

Final third 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Rockwell's Red Lion Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour Moderately

Elizabeth, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14123843909

Visit website

Carriage Inn Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Elizabeth, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14127511044

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hunker, Pennsylvania

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 33 and 260.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

33 mi into trip | ~58m in | I 70

Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

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 58 Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisb...

33.5 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

258.2 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

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

Use the right lane. Exit 298 Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

258.8 mi into trip | ~5h 7m in

Take the exit toward PA 10 South: Morgantown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 1B Toward PA 10 South: Morgantown

260.1 mi into trip | ~5h 10m in | PA 10; PA 23 / West Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto PA 10; PA 23 / West Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.94 one way

$93.87 round trip

$4.49/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.92	$51.41	$102.82
premium	$5.24	$54.79	$109.59
diesel	$5.35	$55.90	$111.80

Estimated Tolls: $29.17

Pennsylvania Turnpike (224.3 mi) $29.17

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

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$101–$126

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	79.6	0	$27.87	$12.74
Efficient EV	66.4	0	$23.22	$10.62
EV Truck/SUV	106.2	1	$37.16	$16.99

Gas CO2

93 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 May 21, 2026

Origin

McMurray, PA

Evening in McMurray on Wednesday

Local time

5:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 10 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 3:39PM EDT until May 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

Honey Brook, PA

Evening in Honey Brook on Wednesday

Local time

5:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Rain Showers

NE 5 mph 93% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 3:39PM EDT until May 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

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

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...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 265.4

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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip. You'll be on major arteries like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 86% of the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 224.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, meaning you can cover a lot of ground without frequent exits. While primarily a high-speed route, keep an eye on the transition points as you approach your destination, where the road character might subtly shift from interstate to local. Hayden Boulevard is also part of your main road sequence.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 224.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33 miles in near I 70.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 265.4 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 33 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,406 ft 367 ft

Total Climb

1,976 ft

Total Descent

2,233 ft

Highest Point

2,406 ft

~75.8 mi in

Elevation Range

2,039 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between McMurray, PA and Honey Brook, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.

Patp: Harrisburg

33 mi in | ~58m | via I 70

Pittsburgh

33 mi in | ~58m | via I 70

About the Cities

Starting in McMurray, PA

Full guide →

Arriving in Honey Brook, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1891

Honey Brook is a quaint small town outside of Reading, in south-east Pennsylvania. Noted for its Amish farms, it is culturally part of the Pennsylvania Dutch Country, since it lies adjacent to Lancaster County. But being on the other side of the county line, in the northwest part of Chester County, it is considered to be in the Philadelphia Region.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 20m. Total distance: 265.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 224.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $29.17 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.

Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Honey Brook, 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. There are 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Honey Brook, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from McMurray, PA to Honey Brook, 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

Bean Curd

Bean Curd

Grande Italian Restaurant

The Village

Spice Restaurant & Bar

Rockwell's Red Lion Restaurant

Carriage Inn Restaurant and Catering

Nino's Restaurant

Cassidy Family Restaurants LP

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

South Midway Service Plaza

North Midway Service Plaza

Blue Mountain Service Plaza

Bomansville Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

New Stanton Service Plaza

North Somerset Service Plaza

South Somerset Service Plaza

Sideling Hill Service Plaza

Cumberland Valley Service Plaza

Lawn Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Service Plaza

TA

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Flying J Travel Center

Indian Echo Caverns

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

McMurray, PA

Honey Brook, PA

Same local time

7 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 20m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Valley Forge National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in McMurray, PA

Arriving in Honey Brook, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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