Trip from McMurray, PA to Media, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 59m

Distance

295.2 mi

475 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 47m ★

6 AM

6h 0m

8 AM

6h 25m

10 AM

6h 9m

12 PM

6h 6m

3 PM

6h 10m

5 PM

6h 24m

8 PM

5h 52m

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

county seat of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Media, PA

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Trip Overview

McMurray, PA to Media, PA is 295.2 miles and takes about 5h 59m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Pennsylvania. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive, making it a solid choice for a single-day trip when you want to get to your destination efficiently. You'll spend the bulk of your time on the interstate, so pack some audiobooks or podcasts to keep you company.

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

147.6 miles from McMurray, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	245.3 mi	4h 27m
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
Newtown Street Road	3.9 mi	7m
Darby Paoli Road	3.7 mi	6m
Mount Pleasant Road	3.6 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 245.3 mi, about 4h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Media, 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

245 mi · 4 hr 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 320 Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 29

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

Continue on PA 29

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Morehall Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto US 30

2.2 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Avenue

Turn right onto Darby Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Darby Road

Turn right onto PA 252

3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

Continue on PA 252

3.9 mi · 7 min · Newtown Street Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 252

0.8 mi · 1 min · Palmers Mill Road

Continue on PA 252

355 ft · 10 sec · Palmer Mill Road

Continue on PA 252

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Providence Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto North Monroe Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Monroe Street

Arrive at destination

South Monroe Street

Trip Plan

Given the 5h 59m estimated duration, leaving in the morning from McMurray, PA, should allow you to reach Media, PA, with plenty of daylight to spare. The route involves a single recommended stop, which is a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refuel if needed. With 84% of the trip on the highway, you'll encounter consistent driving conditions for most of the journey. Pay attention to the exit signs as you transition off the Pennsylvania Turnpike for the final leg into Media to ensure you stay on course.

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 147.6 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 3h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 245.3 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 65 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 147.6 miles or 3h 4m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Media, 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 295.2 miles and 5h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 245.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

148 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

Johnstown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.6 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 245.3 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 · home stretch

Ariano

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Media, Pennsylvania

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+16108926944

Visit website

Pinocchio's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Media, Pennsylvania

0.1 mi

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

1.1 mi

Ariano

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Media, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+16108926944

Visit website

Pinocchio's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Media, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16105667767

Visit website

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

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 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

Visit website

Hong Kong Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16106962597

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Donora, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

McMurray, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Smithton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17248724050

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

1.6 mi from route

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

Taylor Memorial Arboretum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Wallingford, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16108762649

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 279.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East McMurray Road

Turn right onto East McMurray Road

Navigation decision point

18.4 mi into trip | ~36m in | PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road

Turn left onto PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road

Navigation decision point

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

279.1 mi into trip | ~5h 28m in

Take the exit toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 320 Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.94 one way

$97.88 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$53.60	$107.20
premium	$4.93	$57.25	$114.50
diesel	$5.61	$65.18	$130.35

Estimated Tolls: $31.89

Pennsylvania Turnpike (245.3 mi) $31.89

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

$49

Tolls

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$106–$131

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	88.6	1	$31.00	$14.17
Efficient EV	73.8	0	$25.83	$11.81
EV Truck/SUV	118.1	1	$41.33	$18.89

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

35 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 20, 2026

Origin

McMurray, PA

Morning in McMurray on Tuesday

Local time

7:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Media, PA

Morning in Media on Tuesday

Local time

7:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Hancock, MD

148 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

4 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

5h 59m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is heavily dominated by highway driving, with 84% of the 295.2 miles on major interstates. You'll experience a long continuous stretch of 245.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After this main highway segment, expect a shift to surface roads as you approach your destination. Keep an eye out for frequent exits and interchanges as you navigate the latter part of the drive.

84% 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: 245.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East McMurray Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 295.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East McMurray Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.4 miles (PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 33 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 McMurray, PA and Media, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and Malvern.

Patp: Harrisburg

33 mi in | ~58m | via I 70

Pittsburgh

33 mi in | ~58m | via I 70

Malvern

279.1 mi in | ~5h 28m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 59m. Total distance: 295.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 245.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $31.89 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 19 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 Media, 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 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Media, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from McMurray, PA to Media, 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

Ariano

Ariano

Pinocchio's Restaurant

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

Nino's Restaurant

Bean Curd

Grande Italian Restaurant

The Village

Hong Kong Restaurant

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EV Connect Charging Station

Flying J EV Charging Station

EV Connect 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

Peter J. Camiel 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

Taylor Memorial Arboretum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

McMurray, PA

Media, PA

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 59m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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?

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