New Garden, PA to McMurray, PA is 278.2 miles and takes about 5h 50m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-70, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a highway-focused journey, making it a practical choice for a single-day trip. You'll encounter mostly interstate driving, so pack some podcasts or audiobooks to keep things interesting. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover the distance between these two locations without much fuss.
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
139.1 miles from New Garden, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
172.6 mi
3h 9m
PA 283
28.9 mi
34m
I 70
15.2 mi
21m
Gap-Newport Pike
10.7 mi
18m
Gap Newport Pike
8 mi
13m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi
8m
Old Philadelphia Pike
7.2 mi
12m
Newport Road
5.3 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 172.6 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Garden, PA and McMurray, PA.
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Start on Newark Road
0.3 mi·47 sec·Newark Road
2
Take the ramp
146 ft·4 sec
3
Merge onto PA 41
1.8 mi·3 min·Gap Newport Pike
4
Continue on PA 41
0.5 mi·1 min·Pennsylvania Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on PA 41
0.5 mi·53 sec·Gap Newport Pike
6
Continue on PA 41
4.6 mi·8 min·Gap-Newport Pike
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto PA 41
137 ft·1 sec·Gap-Newport Pike
8
Continue on PA 41
3.7 mi·6 min·Gap-Newport Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 41
5.7 mi·9 min·Gap Newport Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on PA 41
0.7 mi·1 min·Newport Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on PA 41
2.3 mi·3 min·Gap-Newport Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
182 ft·5 sec
13
Merge onto US 30
0.4 mi·50 sec·Lincoln Highway
14
Turn right onto PA 772
5.3 mi·8 min·Newport Road
15
Continue on PA 340; PA 772
7.2 mi·12 min·Old Philadelphia Pike
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 30 West
17
Merge onto US 30
4.5 mi·6 min·US 30
18
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283
29 mi·34 min·PA 283
Toward PA 283 West: HarrisburgUse the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn slight left
0.1 mi·31 sec
Toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, PittsburghUse the left lane.
20
Merge onto I 283
406 ft·1 min·I 283
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
22
Merge onto I 76; PATP
173 mi·3 hr 9 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
23
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 StantonUse the slight right lane.
24
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
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
26
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft·7 sec·Rostraver Road
27
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Vance Deicas Highway
28
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi·34 sec·Donora-Monessen Bridge
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
30
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·McKean Avenue
31
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi·2 min·Monogahela Avenue
32
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi·48 sec·Country Club Road
33
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Coyle Curtin Road
34
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
35
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi·8 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
36
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Exit 48Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
37
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Finleyville Elrama Road
38
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
39
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi·51 sec·Washington Avenue
40
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rankintown Road
41
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Venetia Road
42
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bebout Road
43
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft·5 sec·Valley Brook Road
44
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Valley Brook Road
45
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft·26 sec·East McMurray Road
46
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft·2 sec·Thomas Road
47
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 50m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning will allow you to reach McMurray with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, plan to take a break about halfway through your longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as long highway stretches can mean fewer immediate exit options for gas stations. This is a drive best suited for a single day, so you can be flexible with your departure time.
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 139.1 miles from New Garden, PA, or about 2h 59m 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 61 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.1 miles or 2h 59m 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 37m
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 New Garden, 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 New Garden, PA
This is one driving day of about 278.2 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from New Garden, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 38 and 270.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
38 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|PA 283
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283 toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
5
66.9 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Turn slight left toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pitt...
7
240.1 mi into trip|~4h 50m 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
240.6 mi into trip|~4h 51m 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
270.6 mi into trip|~5h 32m 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
$44.36 one way
$88.72 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$49.09
$98.18
premium
$4.81
$52.66
$105.32
diesel
$4.80
$52.53
$105.06
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
$44
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.5
1
$29.21
$13.35
Efficient EV
69.6
0
$24.34
$11.13
EV Truck/SUV
111.3
1
$38.95
$17.80
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
New Garden, PA
Late night
in New Garden on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Smoke
S 0 to 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 9:35PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
McMurray, PA
Late night
in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Smoke
S 2 to 6 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 9:35PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
82°F
Martinsburg, PA
139 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 50m 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...
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 191.9
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
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...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 57.6
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 172.7
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...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 230.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-centric experience on this route, with 82% of the drive taking place on major interstates and turnpikes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 172.6 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This means you'll be spending a significant amount of time on high-speed roads, which can be both efficient and somewhat monotonous. The journey is characterized by its consistent pace, allowing for steady progress across the state.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
47 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 38 miles in near PA 283.
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 27 significant decision points across 278.2 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 38 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 240.1 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
2,434 ft321 ft
Total Climb
2,378 ft
Total Descent
1,781 ft
Highest Point
2,434 ft
~198.7 mi in
Elevation Range
2,113 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Garden, 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
66.9 mi in|~1h 38m
Pittsburgh
66.9 mi in|~1h 38m
Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg
240.1 mi in|~4h 50m|via I 70
Wheeling
240.1 mi in|~4h 50m|via I 70
New Stanton
240.1 mi in|~4h 50m|via I 70
Washington
240.6 mi in|~4h 51m|via I 70
Columbus
240.6 mi in|~4h 51m|via I 70
Fayette City
255.4 mi in|~5h 12m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 50m. Total distance: 278.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 50m 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 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 38 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 240.1 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 First State National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 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.
