Spanning 299.4 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip connects McMurray to Prospect Park in approximately 6 hours and 9 minutes. Because the drive is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. You should budget about $50 for fuel to cover the distance, which primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will remain within the same regional climate and cultural landscape throughout the journey. It is a straightforward, highway-focused route that is best suited for travelers looking to move efficiently between the two points.
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
149.7 miles from McMurray, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 7m into the drive
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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
Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi
6m
Mount Pleasant Road
3.6 mi
6m
Sproul Road
3 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 Prospect Park, PA.
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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 58Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, PittsburghUse 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
245 mi·4 hr 27 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 320Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, MalvernUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn left onto PA 29
1.3 mi·2 min·North Morehall Road
25
Continue on PA 29
0.6 mi·1 min·South Morehall Road
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto US 30
2.2 mi·4 min·Lancaster Avenue
27
Turn right onto Darby Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Darby Road
28
Turn right onto PA 252
3.7 mi·6 min·Darby Paoli Road
29
Continue on PA 252
1.5 mi·2 min·Newtown Street Road
30
Turn left onto PA 3
1.4 mi·2 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left lane.
31
Turn slight right onto Springfield Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Springfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
32
Continue on PA 320
2.1 mi·4 min·Sproul Road
Use the straight lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 320
0.9 mi·1 min·Sproul Road
Use the straight lane.
34
Turn left onto PA 420
2.3 mi·5 min·West Woodland Avenue
Use the left lane.
35
Continue on PA 420
1.3 mi·2 min·Kedron Avenue
36
Continue on PA 420
0.4 mi·1 min·Lincoln Avenue
37
Turn left onto Maryland Avenue
425 ft·18 sec·Maryland Avenue
38
Arrive at destination
Maryland Avenue
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel during the 6-hour journey. Since the longest segment covers over 245 miles, checking your tire pressure and fluid levels before departing McMurray is a smart safety move. Aim to head out early in the morning to avoid potential traffic congestion on the Turnpike, which can impact your arrival time in Prospect Park. Because this is a single-day trip, your primary goal should be maintaining a steady pace rather than rushing. Keep your E-ZPass or toll payment method easily accessible, as the heavy reliance on the Pennsylvania Turnpike means you will encounter multiple toll points along the way.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 149.7 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 3h 7m 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 66 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.7 miles or 3h 7m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prospect Park, 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 299.4 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 33 and 295.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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...
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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
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
6
294.4 mi into trip|~5h 58m in|PA 320 / Sproul Road
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 320 / Sproul Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
295.3 mi into trip|~6h in|PA 420 / West Woodland Avenue
Turn left onto PA 420 / West Woodland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.64 one way
$99.27 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$54.36
$108.73
premium
$4.93
$58.06
$116.13
diesel
$5.61
$66.10
$132.21
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
$50
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.8
1
$31.44
$14.37
Efficient EV
74.9
0
$26.20
$11.98
EV Truck/SUV
119.8
1
$41.92
$19.16
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Late night
in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Prospect Park, PA
Late night
in Prospect Park on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
150 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
26 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
6h 9m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 185.9
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...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 278.8
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
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 82.6
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 299.4
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 227.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a high-speed transit experience, as 83% of your journey takes place on major highways. The route is defined by a significant 245.3-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which will likely account for the bulk of your time behind the wheel. While the Hayden Boulevard sections offer a change of pace, the drive remains heavily focused on interstate travel. You can anticipate a consistent, fast-moving environment that prioritizes time efficiency over winding backroads. Prepare for long periods of steady cruising where the road character remains predictable and focused on connecting the Commonwealth's regions.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 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?
8/10
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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 299.4 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 279.1 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
2,080 ft90 ft
Total Climb
1,251 ft
Total Descent
2,164 ft
Highest Point
2,080 ft
~64.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,990 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 Prospect Park, 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 6h 9m. Total distance: 299.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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.
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 Prospect Park, 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 279.1 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, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Prospect Park, PA before the return drive.
