McMurray, PA to Spring City, PA is 278.5 miles and takes about 5h 43m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, covering 278.5 miles and taking under six hours. Most of your travel will be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, a major highway, making for a straightforward trip. It’s a practical route for a single day, with a manageable duration and estimated fuel cost. Consider this an efficient way to get from one part of Pennsylvania to another without much fuss.
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
139.3 miles from McMurray, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
224.3 mi
4h 5m
Ridge Road
12.2 mi
20m
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
Mount Pleasant Road
3.6 mi
6m
Main Street
3.1 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 224.3 mi, about 4h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Spring City, 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
224 mi·4 hr 5 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 298Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, ReadingUse the right lane.
24
Continue on I 176
366 ft·4 sec·Morgantown Expressway
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 1AToward PA 10 North: BeckersvilleUse the slight right lane.
26
Turn straight onto PA 10
0.1 mi·13 sec·Morgantown Road
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn right onto Quarry Road
0.4 mi·51 sec·Quarry Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto Morgan Way
0.2 mi·39 sec·Morgan Way
29
Turn left onto PA 23
3.1 mi·6 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on PA 23
12 mi·20 min·Ridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn left onto West Bridge Street
2.2 mi·3 min·West Bridge Street
32
Turn right onto PA 724
0.7 mi·1 min·Schuylkill Road
33
Turn left onto New Street
0.3 mi·45 sec·New Street
34
Turn right onto North Wall Street
520 ft·27 sec·North Wall Street
35
Turn left onto Hall Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Hall Street
36
Turn right onto South Church Street
111 ft·4 sec·South Church Street
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Arrive at destination
South Church Street
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 43-minute drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a long 224.3-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan your breaks strategically before or after this main highway segment. The estimated fuel cost is around $45, so ensure you have enough gas before hitting the road, especially considering highway fuel prices can fluctuate. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but be aware of potential traffic as you approach your destination in the Philadelphia area.
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 139.3 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 2h 56m 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 61 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.3 miles or 2h 56m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring City, 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 278.5 miles and 5h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 33 and 259.5 — 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...
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
8
258.7 mi into trip|~5h 7m in
Take the exit toward PA 10 North: Beckersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward PA 10 North: Beckersville
6
259.5 mi into trip|~5h 9m in|PA 23 / Main Street
Turn left onto PA 23 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.25 one way
$98.51 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$53.95
$107.89
premium
$5.24
$57.50
$115.00
diesel
$5.35
$58.66
$117.32
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
$49
Tolls
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$103–$128
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.6
1
$29.24
$13.37
Efficient EV
69.6
0
$24.37
$11.14
EV Truck/SUV
111.4
1
$38.99
$17.82
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 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 May 31, 2026
Origin
McMurray, PA
Afternoon
in McMurray on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
W 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Spring City, PA
Afternoon
in Spring City on Wednesday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Sunny
W 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 43m 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
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 182.5
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 76.8
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 278.5
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
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 230.5
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 278.5
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 82% of the 278.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The longest continuous stretch on these main roads is 224.3 miles, meaning you'll experience extended highway cruising. After this long highway section, you'll transition to surface roads like Ridge Road for the remainder of the trip. Expect a consistent, mostly highway driving experience for the bulk of your travel.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 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 Ridge Road. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 278.5 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 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
2,530 ft171 ft
Total Climb
2,261 ft
Total Descent
3,093 ft
Highest Point
2,530 ft
~59.7 mi in
Elevation Range
2,359 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 Spring City, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and Reading.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 43m. Total distance: 278.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). 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 Spring City, 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.
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 Valley Forge National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Spring City, PA before the return drive.
