Origin
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Steelton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 16m
Distance
205.9 mi
331 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 4m
★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Steelton, PA
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Trip Overview
McMurray, PA to Steelton, PA is 205.9 miles and takes about 4h 16m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive will keep you primarily on major highways as you travel across Pennsylvania. Expect a fairly straightforward journey that's well-suited for a single-day trip. With a highway share of 82%, this route is designed for efficient travel between these two points in the Northeast region. You'll likely find plenty of services along the main thoroughfares, making it a convenient option for getting where you need to go.
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
103 miles from McMurray, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 161.9 mi | 2h 58m |
| 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 |
| Bebout Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| US 15 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 161.9 mi, about 2h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Steelton, 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
·
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
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Venetia Road
7
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Rankintown Road
8
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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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
162 mi
·
2 hr 58 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 236
Toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 15 North: Harrisburg
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 15 North: Harrisburg
Use the straight lane.
26
Merge onto US 15
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US 15
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
Use the slight right lane.
28
Merge onto PA 581
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
29
Continue on PA 581
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
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American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
Exit 6A
Toward I 83 North: Harrisburg, Hershey
30
Merge onto I 83
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 83
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 44A
Toward PA 230: 13th Street
Use the right lane.
32
Keep slight left at fork onto South 13th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 13th Street
Use the left lane.
33
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Sycamore Street
34
Turn left onto PA 230
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cameron Street
35
Continue on PA 230
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Front Street
36
Arrive at destination
PA 230
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 16m duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, so you have flexibility on when to depart. Aim to leave in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unforeseen delays. The route features one primary stop suggestion, indicating that most of your travel will be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest 161.9-mile stretch on the Turnpike, as services can sometimes be spaced out. Planning for a quick stop around the halfway point will help break up the drive effectively.
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 103 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161.9 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 45 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Steelton, 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 205.9 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 161.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103 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 161.9 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 245 decision points cluster between mile 33 and 203.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
33 mi into trip
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~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...
8
195.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m in
Take the exit toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, 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.
Exit 236
Toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harr...
8
196.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 15 North: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 15 North: Harrisburg
7
199.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 6m in
Take the exit toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
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 PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
7
203.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 11m in
Take the exit toward PA 230: 13th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 44A
Toward PA 230: 13th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.14 one way
$68.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $37.39 | $74.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $39.93 | $79.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.46 | $90.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $21.05
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(161.9 mi)
$21.05
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
$34
Tolls
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.62 | $9.88 |
| Efficient EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.02 | $8.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.4 | 1 | $28.83 | $13.18 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Steelton, PA
Morning in Steelton on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Berlin, PA
103 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
22 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
4h 16m 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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 184.6
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 78.1
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...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
near mile 49.7
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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 205.9
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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 99.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 161.9 miles. The Dwight D Eisenhower Highway also features prominently. The character of this route is largely one of consistent travel on well-maintained, high-speed roads. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes covering distance efficiently, with limited deviations from the main highway system.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 161.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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
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 24 significant decision points across 205.9 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 195.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Steelton, 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 4h 16m. Total distance: 205.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 16m 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 161.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $21.05 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 Steelton, 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 195.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and Fort Necessity National Battlefield (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Steelton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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