Origin
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Honey Brook, 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 20m
Distance
265.4 mi
427 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
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.
1
Start on Thomas Road
52 ft
·
4 sec
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Thomas Road
2
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
304 ft
·
8 sec
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East McMurray Road
3
Turn right onto Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Brook Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Bebout Road
35 ft
·
1 sec
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Bebout Road
5
Continue on Bebout Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Bebout Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Venetia Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Venetia Road
7
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankintown Road
8
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Washington Avenue
10
Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
11
Turn left onto PA 837
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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PA 837
12
Take the ramp
362 ft
·
10 sec
13
Merge onto PA 51
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Hayden Boulevard
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
15
Turn left onto PA 136
320 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rainbow Run Road
16
Continue on PA 136
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
West Newton Road
17
Continue on PA 136
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mount Pleasant Road
18
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
19
Merge onto I 70
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20
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.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
22
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
224 mi
·
4 hr 5 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 298
Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on I 176
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Morgantown Expressway
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward PA 10 South: Morgantown
Use the right lane.
26
Turn straight onto PA 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Road
Use the straight lane.
27
At end of road, turn right onto PA 10; PA 23
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
28
Turn left onto PA 10
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Twin County Road
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on PA 10
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Conestoga Avenue
30
Turn left onto US 322
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Horseshoe Pike
31
Turn right onto Maple Street
109 ft
·
3 sec
·
Maple Street
32
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
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Open the route before leaving McMurray, 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 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
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 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.
8
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...
6
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
8
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
7
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
6
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
$44.00 one way
$88.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $48.19 | $96.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $51.47 | $102.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.60 | $117.19 |
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
$44
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Honey Brook, PA
Morning in Honey Brook on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
133 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
10 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 20m 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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 183.1
View on nps.gov
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 82.4
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 228.8
View on nps.gov
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...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 100.7
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
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
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 45.8
View on nps.gov
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.
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 McMurray, PA and Honey Brook, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
Patp: Harrisburg
33 mi in
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~58m
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via I 70
Pittsburgh
33 mi in
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~58m
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via I 70
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.
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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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