McMurray, PA to Whitehall, PA is 193.3 miles and takes about 4h 33m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Highway, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, traveling entirely within Pennsylvania. The route offers a mix of driving experiences, making it a manageable one-day trip with a reasonable duration. You'll encounter both high-speed highway segments and more local road cruising as you make your way to your destination. Plan for a straightforward drive with minimal complications.
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
96.7 miles from McMurray, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
86.5 mi
1h 35m
Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi
29m
Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi
25m
Chambersburg Road
13.4 mi
20m
Lincoln Way East
10.1 mi
16m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6 mi
8m
Hayden Boulevard
5.1 mi
8m
West Newton Road
4.8 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 86.5 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Whitehall, PA.
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Start on Thomas Road
52 ft·4 sec·Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
304 ft·8 sec·East McMurray Road
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Turn right onto Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Valley Brook Road
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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
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Take the ramp
362 ft·10 sec
13
Merge onto PA 51
5.1 mi·8 min·Hayden Boulevard
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
15
Turn left onto PA 136
320 ft·6 sec·Rainbow Run Road
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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.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.4 mi·1 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
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Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
87 mi·1 hr 35 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit onto I 70
1.9 mi·3 min·I 70
Toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DCUse the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·47 sec
Toward US 30 East: Chambersburg, GettysburgUse the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto US 30
21 mi·29 min·Lincoln Highway
26
Continue on US 30
17 mi·25 min·Lincoln Way West
27
Continue on US 30
0.7 mi·1 min·West Loudon Street
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on US 30
0.7 mi·1 min·West Queen Street
29
Merge onto US 30
10 mi·16 min·Lincoln Way East
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on US 30
13 mi·20 min·Chambersburg Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Continue on US 30
0.5 mi·1 min·Buford Avenue
32
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi·58 sec·Chambersburg Street
33
Enter roundabout onto US 30; PA 116
187 ft·8 sec·York Street
34
Continue on US 30; PA 116
0.2 mi·43 sec·York Street
35
Turn straight onto PA 116
0.5 mi·43 sec·Hanover Street
36
Continue on PA 116
3.8 mi·6 min·Hanover Road
37
Continue on PA 116
0.7 mi·1 min·West Hanover Street
38
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Maple Street
39
Continue on Maple Street
0.8 mi·3 min·Maple Street
40
Continue on White Hall Road
1.2 mi·2 min·White Hall Road
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Arrive at destination
White Hall Road
Trip Plan
Consider leaving McMurray in the morning to take advantage of the daylight and complete the 193.3-mile drive to Whitehall. With a total estimated driving time of 4h 33m and a fuel cost around $32, this route is well-suited for a single day trip. You'll have the flexibility to stop for breaks or meals as needed, especially once you transition off the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major road change is 86.5 miles on the turnpike, so plan your refueling accordingly before that segment if needed.
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 96.7 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 43 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.7 miles or 2h 9m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitehall, 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 193.3 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 86.5 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 33 and 185.9 — 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
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120.4 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|I 70
Take the exit onto I 70 toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
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 US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington...
8
122.3 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
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185.9 mi into trip|~4h 18m in|US 30; PA 116 / York Street
Enter roundabout onto US 30; PA 116 / York Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.19 one way
$68.37 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$37.44
$74.88
premium
$5.24
$39.91
$79.82
diesel
$5.35
$40.71
$81.43
Estimated Tolls: $11.25
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(86.5 mi)$11.25
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
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58
0
$20.30
$9.28
Efficient EV
48.3
0
$16.91
$7.73
EV Truck/SUV
77.3
0
$27.06
$12.37
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of May 22, 2026
Origin
McMurray, PA
Evening
in McMurray on Wednesday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Rain Showers
SE 14 mph100% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 22 at 4:05PM EDT until May 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 3:36PM EDT until May 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Whitehall, PA
Evening
in Whitehall on Wednesday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Rain
E 5 to 8 mph100% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 22 at 4:05PM EDT until May 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 22 at 3:36PM EDT until May 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
4h 33m 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.
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...
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...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 180
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...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 46.7
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...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 93.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 47% of this drive is on highways. You'll experience an 86.5-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to see a higher density of exits and merging traffic during the highway portions, followed by a change in pace on roads like Lincoln Highway and Lincoln Way West. This shift means you'll need to adjust your driving style as you move between faster and slower sections.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 86.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 Effort9/10
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 19 significant decision points across 193.3 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 120.4 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,274 ft605 ft
Total Climb
2,316 ft
Total Descent
2,714 ft
Highest Point
2,274 ft
~82.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,669 ft
Notable High Points
1,849 ft at ~124.3 miles+642 ft prominence
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 Whitehall, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington and Gettysburg.
Whitehall Township is a suburban township near Allentown in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The township is 64.1 miles (103.2 km) north of Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States, and 93.7 miles (150.8 km) west of New York City, the nation's largest city.
Top landmarks
•Equestrian statue of the Duke of Cambridge — statue in Whitehall, London
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 193.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 86.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.25 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 9 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 Whitehall, 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 9 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 120.4 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Flight 93 National Memorial, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Fort Necessity National Battlefield (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Whitehall, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
