McMurray, PA to Windber, PA is 95.8 miles and takes about 2h 14m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive primarily utilizes major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's an ideal day trip if you're looking to cover ground efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from McMurray, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
35.2 mi
37m
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
19.3 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
Bebout Road
2.9 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 35.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Windber, 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
35 mi·37 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward US 219: Somerset, JohnstownUse the slight right lane.
24
Continue on Ramada Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·Ramada Road
Toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
25
Turn left onto PA 601
2.5 mi·4 min·North Center Avenue
26
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward Johnstown, Meyersdale
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 219 North: Johnstown
28
Merge onto US 219
19 mi·20 min·Flight 93 Memorial Highway
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi·45 sec
Toward PA 56 East: Scalp Avenue, Windber
30
Keep slight left at fork
181 ft·6 sec
31
Turn left onto PA 56
1.1 mi·2 min·Scalp Avenue
32
Turn left onto Berwick Road
111 ft·5 sec·Berwick Road
33
Turn right onto Kleben Drive
0.3 mi·43 sec·Kleben Drive
34
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
35
Turn left onto Bedford Street
0.3 mi·36 sec·Bedford Street
36
Continue on Graham Avenue
0.3 mi·40 sec·Graham Avenue
37
Turn left onto PA 160
370 ft·11 sec·9th Street
38
Turn right onto Somerset Avenue
116 ft·5 sec·Somerset Avenue
39
Arrive at destination
Somerset Avenue
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 2 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can leave McMurray anytime in the morning or early afternoon and still arrive in Windber with plenty of daylight remaining. The estimated fuel cost of $15 suggests that refueling will be minimal, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on your odometer for the 35.2-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as this is your longest continuous highway segment and a good point to gauge your progress.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.9 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.2 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 21 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Windber, 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 95.8 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from McMurray, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 35.2 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.4 and 72.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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18.4 mi into trip|~36m in|PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road
Turn left onto PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road
Navigation decision point
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
69 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
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 219: Somerset, Johnstown
5
72.7 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 219 North: Johnstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 219 North: Johnstown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.88 one way
$31.76 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$17.39
$34.79
premium
$4.93
$18.58
$37.16
diesel
$5.61
$21.15
$42.30
Estimated Tolls: $4.57
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(35.2 mi)$4.57
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
$16
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.7
0
$10.06
$4.60
Efficient EV
24
0
$8.38
$3.83
EV Truck/SUV
38.3
0
$13.41
$6.13
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 Apr 20, 2026
Origin
McMurray, PA
Late night
in McMurray on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Windber, PA
Late night
in Windber on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live 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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 92.5
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...
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 49.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 40% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the Flight 93 Memorial Highway, and the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, indicating a predominantly high-speed driving environment. The longest uninterrupted segment is 35.2 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, allowing for sustained travel. Expect a blend of efficient highway driving interspersed with sections that might feel more varied as you approach your destination.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.2 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 18.4 miles in near PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road.
Driving Effort10/10
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 95.8 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 18.4 miles (PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Windber, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Johnstown and Meyersdale.
Patp: Harrisburg
33 mi in|~58m|via I 70
Pittsburgh
33 mi in|~58m|via I 70
Johnstown
69 mi in|~1h 38m
Meyersdale
72.1 mi in|~1h 43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 95.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.57 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.
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 Windber, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.4 miles (PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road): Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Flight 93 National Memorial and Fort Necessity National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Windber, PA before heading back.
