Origin
Nanticoke, PA
Morning in Nanticoke on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nanticoke, PA to McMurray, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 54m
Distance
276.2 mi
445 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 42m
★
6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 21m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 1m
3 PM
6h 5m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nanticoke, PA
Haneul Trac
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
This 276.2-mile journey from Nanticoke to McMurray, Pennsylvania, is estimated to take about 5 hours and 54 minutes of driving time. It's a feasible one-day trip, but you might appreciate a mid-drive break. The route primarily utilizes the Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, and I-99, with about 19% of the drive on highways. Budget around $46 for fuel. This drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a consistent feel as you travel across the state. It's a practical option for a single-day excursion.
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
138.1 miles from Nanticoke, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 98.5 mi | 1h 47m |
| William Penn Highway | 61.2 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 99 | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| Jacksonville Road | 24.2 mi | 28m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| I 81 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| McMurray Road | 3.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 98.5 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nanticoke, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on North Market Street
62 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Market Street
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on Old Newport Street
468 ft
·
11 sec
·
Old Newport Street
4
Continue on River Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
River Road
5
Turn slight left onto Robert Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Robert Street
6
Continue on Alden Mountain Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Alden Mountain Road
7
Continue on Nuangola Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Nuangola Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto Nuangola Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Nuangola Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
10
Merge onto I 81
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
I 81
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 151B
Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
12
Merge onto I 80
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
14
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
16
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
17
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
18
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
19
Continue on US 22
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 22
45 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
22
Take the exit
478 ft
·
24 sec
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn right onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Second Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hot Metal Street
26
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Carson Street
27
Turn right onto Blue Belt
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Becks Run Road
28
Continue on Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Biscayne Drive
29
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Maytide Street
30
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
31
Take the exit onto Blue Belt
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Blue Belt
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Milford Drive
33
Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hillcrest Street
34
Continue on Bethel Church Road
365 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
35
At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethel Church Road
36
Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethel Church Road
37
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
McMurray Road
Use the left lane.
38
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
39
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 54-minute estimated drive time, starting your trip from Nanticoke in the morning will allow you to reach McMurray with daylight to spare. Plan for at least one stop to break up the 276.2 miles and refuel, as the longest stretch is 98.5 miles. Consider taking your stop after completing the 98.5-mile segment on the Keystone Shortway to reorient yourself for the subsequent local road sections. The $46 fuel estimate is a good baseline for your budget.
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 138.1 miles from Nanticoke, PA, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 61 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.1 miles or 2h 40m 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 31m
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 Nanticoke, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Nanticoke, PA
This is one driving day of about 276.2 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Nanticoke, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 98.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.1 miles from Nanticoke, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.5 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 114.6 and 260.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
114.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 161
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...
6
139.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
|
I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda,...
8
248.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 5m in
|
I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
260.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 21m in
Take the exit toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
6
260.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 21m in
|
PA 885 / Bates Street
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.79 one way
$91.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $50.15 | $100.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $53.57 | $107.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.98 | $121.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.9 | 1 | $29.00 | $13.26 |
| Efficient EV | 69.1 | 0 | $24.17 | $11.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.5 | 1 | $38.67 | $17.68 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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.
Destination
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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 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 54m 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.
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 200
Park Closure: North Abutment Overlook Closure
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...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 200
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 'turn-heavy local drive' for much of this 276.2-mile trip. While 19% of the route is on highways, the majority involves navigating more varied local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.5 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a solid period of consistent travel before you transition to other road types. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; be prepared for more frequent changes in speed and direction as you progress toward McMurray.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 114.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 276.2 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 114.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.1 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 248.9 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Nanticoke, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Altoona
139.1 mi in
|
~2h 41m
|
via I 99; US 220
Hollidaysburg
172.9 mi in
|
~3h 17m
About the Cities
Starting in Nanticoke, PA
Full guide →Founded 1926
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 54m. Total distance: 276.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 114.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.1 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 248.9 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 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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