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Trip from McMurray, PA to Nesquehoning, 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 58m

Distance

284.5 mi

458 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 45m ★
6 AM
5h 58m
8 AM
6h 24m
10 AM
6h 7m
12 PM
6h 5m
3 PM
6h 9m
5 PM
6h 23m
8 PM
5h 51m

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

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Downtown McMurray, PA, PA

McMurray, PA

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borough of Pennsylvania

Nesquehoning, PA

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Trip Overview

Connecting McMurray to Nesquehoning, this 284.5-mile journey across Pennsylvania is a manageable trip that typically takes about 5 hours and 58 minutes. Because the drive is under six hours, you can comfortably complete it in a single day, though it requires a steady pace. You should budget approximately $47 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast region, you will utilize a mix of major arteries including the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the American Legion Memorial Highway, and I-81. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this route is straightforward enough to handle in one go without the need for an overnight stay.

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

142.2 miles from McMurray, PA

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 152 mi 2h 47m
American Legion Memorial Highway 64.8 mi 1h 16m
I 81 12.7 mi 15m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 6 mi 8m
Stock Street 5.2 mi 9m
Hayden Boulevard 5.1 mi 8m
West Newton Road 4.8 mi 7m
Finleyville Elrama Road 4.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 152 mi, about 2h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Thomas Road

52 ft · 4 sec · Thomas Road
2

Turn right onto East McMurray Road

304 ft · 8 sec · 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 · 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 · 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

152 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
23

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 2 min
Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 54 sec
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Continue on US 11

1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight lane.
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
27

Merge onto I 81

13 mi · 15 min · I 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
29

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
30

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 32 sec
31

Merge onto I 81

0.7 mi · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Continue on I 81

3.4 mi · 4 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
33

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

61 mi · 1 hr 11 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward PA 54: Hometown
35

Turn straight onto PA 54

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Vulcan Hill Road
36

Continue on PA 54

3.2 mi · 5 min · Barnesville Drive
37

Continue on PA 54

2.1 mi · 3 min · Pine Creek Drive
38

Continue on PA 54

1.3 mi · 2 min · Mahanoy Avenue
39

Continue on PA 54

1.2 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue
40

Continue on PA 54

2.7 mi · 4 min · Hauto Highway
41

Continue on PA 54

5.2 mi · 9 min · Stock Street
42

Continue on US 209

0.4 mi · 40 sec · West Catawissa Street
43

Turn right onto North Mermon Avenue

59 ft · 2 sec · North Mermon Avenue
44

Arrive at destination

North Mermon Avenue

Trip Plan

To keep your drive efficient, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the nearly six-hour duration. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid mid-day traffic congestion, especially when navigating the busier highway sections. Since the Pennsylvania Turnpike makes up the bulk of your travel, ensure you have your toll payment method ready before hitting the road. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time to suit your personal schedule, but keep that $47 fuel estimate in mind when planning your budget for the day.

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 142.2 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152 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 63 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 142.2 miles or 3h 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 Nesquehoning, 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 284.5 miles and 5h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 152 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

142 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 142.2 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 152 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 40.6

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

2.5 mi

Bean Curd

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

McMurray, Pennsylvania

2.7 mi

Nino's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 40.6

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+17245472900

Visit website

The Village

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 40.6

Mt Pleasant, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8:30 pm

+17245473529

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

Cassidy Family Restaurants LP

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30

Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14123474790

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 3–8 pm

+14125645007

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 20.3

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 20.3

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

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 20.3

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

+18887584389

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 40.6

Hunker, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 33 and 201.2 — 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
7
185.9 mi into trip | ~3h 48m in

Take the exit toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

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 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
7
186.8 mi into trip | ~3h 50m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
6
201.2 mi into trip | ~4h 9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

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

Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.17 one way

$94.33 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $51.66 $103.32
premium $4.93 $55.18 $110.35
diesel $5.61 $62.81 $125.63

Estimated Tolls: $19.76

Pennsylvania Turnpike (152 mi) $19.76

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

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 85.4 1 $29.87 $13.66
Efficient EV 71.1 0 $24.89 $11.38
EV Truck/SUV 113.8 1 $39.83 $18.21

Gas CO2

100 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% 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

McMurray, PA

Morning in McMurray on Sunday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nesquehoning, PA

Morning in Nesquehoning on Sunday

Local time

10:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

142 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

8 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 58m 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?

Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed transit with regional travel. With 59% of the trip spent on highways, you will encounter varied road conditions as you shift from major interstates to local routes. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 152 miles. As the journey progresses, the character of the road changes, requiring you to remain alert as you transition between the heavy-traffic corridors and the more localized segments of the trip.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 152 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 10/10

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 23 significant decision points across 284.5 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 185.9 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.

Between McMurray, PA and Nesquehoning, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Marysville.

Patp: Harrisburg

33 mi in | ~58m | via I 70

Pittsburgh

33 mi in | ~58m | via I 70

Harrisburg

185.9 mi in | ~3h 48m

Marysville

201.1 mi in | ~4h 9m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 58m. Total distance: 284.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 152 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $19.76 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 Nesquehoning, 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 185.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Nesquehoning, 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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