Origin
Millersville, PA
Afternoon in Millersville on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Millersville, PA to McMurray, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h
Distance
244.8 mi
394 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 47m
★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Millersville, PA
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McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Millersville, PA to McMurray, PA is 244.8 miles and takes about 5h via Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 283, and I 70, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused journey stays within Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward trip. You'll be covering a significant portion of the drive on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route is ideal for a single day of travel, offering a practical way to connect these two points in the Northeast region.
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
122.4 miles from Millersville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 172.6 mi | 3h 9m |
| PA 283 | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| I 70 | 15.2 mi | 21m |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 8 mi | 8m |
| Bebout Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Millersville Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Rohrerstown Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Monogahela Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 172.6 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millersville, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on East Frederick Street
218 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Frederick Street
2
Turn left onto Highschool Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highschool Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Cottage Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Cottage Avenue
4
Continue on Barbara Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Barbara Street
5
Continue on Barbara Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Barbara Street
6
Turn left onto PA 741
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Millersville Road
7
Continue on PA 741
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Rohrerstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
9
Turn right onto State Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
11
Merge onto PA 283
25 mi
·
29 min
·
PA 283
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 283
406 ft
·
1 min
·
I 283
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
15
Merge onto I 76; PATP
173 mi
·
3 hr 9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
16
Take the exit onto I 70
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 70
Toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
15 mi
·
20 min
·
I 70
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
19
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rostraver Road
20
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Vance Deicas Highway
21
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Donora-Monessen Bridge
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
23
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
McKean Avenue
24
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Monogahela Avenue
25
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Country Club Road
26
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Coyle Curtin Road
27
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
28
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 48
Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
30
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
31
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Washington Avenue
32
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Washington Avenue
33
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankintown Road
34
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Venetia Road
35
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bebout Road
36
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
Valley Brook Road
37
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Brook Road
38
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft
·
26 sec
·
East McMurray Road
39
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
40
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration and 244.8-mile distance, this trip is easily achievable in a single day, so consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight. You'll have about one recommended stop, so plan it strategically along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, where the longest stretch occurs. Your estimated fuel cost is $41, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Millersville. Paying attention to toll booths on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be key to a smooth journey.
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 122.4 miles from Millersville, PA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 172.6 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 54 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.4 miles or 2h 27m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McMurray, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Millersville, 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 Millersville, PA
This is one driving day of about 244.8 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Millersville, 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 172.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 122.4 miles from Millersville, 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 172.6 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 265 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 237.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.5 mi into trip
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~16m in
|
State Road
Turn right onto State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
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PA 283
Merge onto PA 283
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
206.8 mi into trip
|
~4h in
|
I 70
Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
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 I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll:...
6
207.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
|
I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, W...
6
237.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 42m in
Take the exit toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.58 one way
$81.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $44.45 | $88.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $47.48 | $94.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.05 | $108.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.99
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(172.6 mi)
$22.43
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(8 mi)
$0.56
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
$41
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.70 | $11.75 |
| Efficient EV | 61.2 | 0 | $21.42 | $9.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.9 | 1 | $34.27 | $15.67 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
McMurray, PA
Afternoon in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
122 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
2 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
5h 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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 59.1
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
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 160.4
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...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 25.3
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...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 194.2
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...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 143.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that is 90% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 172.6 miles, primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This highway-focused profile suggests a consistent driving experience with minimal deviations onto slower, local roads. The primary roads guiding you are the Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 283, and I 70, indicating a route designed for efficient travel.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 172.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near State Road.
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 26 significant decision points across 244.8 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 7.5 miles (State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (PA 283): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 206.8 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Millersville, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
Patp Toll: Philadelphia
33.5 mi in
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~47m
Pittsburgh
33.5 mi in
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~47m
Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg
206.8 mi in
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~4h
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via I 70
Wheeling
206.8 mi in
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~4h
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via I 70
New Stanton
206.8 mi in
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~4h
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via I 70
Washington
207.2 mi in
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~4h 1m
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via I 70
Columbus
207.2 mi in
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~4h 1m
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via I 70
Fayette City
222 mi in
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~4h 21m
About the Cities
Starting in Millersville, PA
Full guide →Founded 1764
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h. Total distance: 244.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 172.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $22.99 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 McMurray, 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 7.5 miles (State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (PA 283): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 206.8 miles (I 70): 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 Appalachian National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at McMurray, PA before the return drive.
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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