Peach Bottom, PA to McMurray, PA is 266.7 miles and takes about 5h 36m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-70, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily stays within Pennsylvania, taking you across a good portion of the state. Expect a fairly straightforward drive with a high percentage of highway time, making it a practical choice for a single-day trip. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this is a solid option if you need to get from the Peach Bottom area to McMurray efficiently.
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
133.4 miles from Peach Bottom, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
172.6 mi
3h 9m
PA 283
28.5 mi
33m
I 70
15.2 mi
21m
Lancaster Pike
12.3 mi
17m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi
8m
Willow Street Pike
6.1 mi
11m
Peach Bottom Road
4.1 mi
9m
Bebout Road
2.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 172.6 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peach Bottom, PA and McMurray, PA.
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Start on Edgewood Lane
346 ft·25 sec·Edgewood Lane
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Continue on Peach Bottom Road
0.7 mi·2 min·Peach Bottom Road
3
Continue on Peach Bottom Road
3.4 mi·7 min·Peach Bottom Road
4
Turn left onto US 222; PA 272
0.5 mi·53 sec·Robert Fulton Highway
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Continue on PA 272
12 mi·17 min·Lancaster Pike
6
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272
0.4 mi·30 sec·Lancaster Pike
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Continue on PA 272
6.1 mi·11 min·Willow Street Pike
8
Continue on US 222; PA 272
0.2 mi·32 sec·Highland Avenue
9
Continue on US 222; PA 272
1.9 mi·6 min·South Queen Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto US 222; PA 272; PA 72
400 ft·13 sec·McGovern Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto PA 72
0.3 mi·35 sec·PA 72
12
Continue on Fruitville Pike
1.0 mi·2 min·Fruitville Pike
13
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·45 sec
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
14
Merge onto PA 283
28 mi·33 min·PA 283
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight left
0.1 mi·31 sec
Toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, PittsburghUse the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 283
406 ft·1 min·I 283
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
18
Merge onto I 76; PATP
173 mi·3 hr 9 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
19
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.
20
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
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
22
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft·7 sec·Rostraver Road
23
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Vance Deicas Highway
24
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi·34 sec·Donora-Monessen Bridge
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
26
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·McKean Avenue
27
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi·2 min·Monogahela Avenue
28
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi·48 sec·Country Club Road
29
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Coyle Curtin Road
30
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
31
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi·8 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
32
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Exit 48Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
33
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Finleyville Elrama Road
34
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
35
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi·51 sec·Washington Avenue
36
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rankintown Road
37
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Venetia Road
38
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bebout Road
39
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft·5 sec·Valley Brook Road
40
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Valley Brook Road
41
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft·26 sec·East McMurray Road
42
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft·2 sec·Thomas Road
43
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 36m duration, leaving Peach Bottom in the morning will allow you to reach McMurray with plenty of daylight to spare. The longest continuous stretch is over 170 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan your first stop around or after that point. With a fuel cost estimated at $44, it's wise to fill up before heading out or at a major service plaza along the Turnpike. This is a one-day trip, so you have the flexibility to adjust your pace as needed, but keep an eye on traffic as you get closer to the Pittsburgh area.
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 133.4 miles from Peach Bottom, PA, or about 2h 52m 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 59 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.4 miles or 2h 52m 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 26m
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 Peach Bottom, 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 Peach Bottom, PA
This is one driving day of about 266.7 miles and 5h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Peach Bottom, 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 25.1 and 259.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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25.1 mi into trip|~47m in|US 222; PA 272; PA 72 / McGovern Avenue
Turn left onto US 222; PA 272; PA 72 / McGovern Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
27 mi into trip|~51m in|PA 283
Merge onto PA 283
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
228.7 mi into trip|~4h 37m 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:...
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229.1 mi into trip|~4h 37m 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...
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259.2 mi into trip|~5h 19m 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
$46.58 one way
$93.16 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$51.00
$102.00
premium
$5.20
$54.56
$109.12
diesel
$6.28
$65.90
$131.80
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
$47
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80
0
$28.00
$12.80
Efficient EV
66.7
0
$23.34
$10.67
EV Truck/SUV
106.7
1
$37.34
$17.07
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Peach Bottom, PA
Morning
in Peach Bottom on Thursday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
N 3 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
McMurray, PA
Morning
in McMurray on Thursday
Local time
6:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
NE 0 to 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
61°F
King, PA
133 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
3 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
5h 36m 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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 73.6
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 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...
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 165.6
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 211.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 84% of the 266.7 miles on major freeways. You'll experience a long stretch of 172.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering consistent cruising. After leaving the Turnpike, you'll transition to other interstates like I-70 and PA 283, which generally means more frequent exits and a change in traffic patterns as you approach your destination.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 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?
9/10
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 25.1 miles in near US 222; PA 272; PA 72 / McGovern Avenue.
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 24 significant decision points across 266.7 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 25.1 miles (US 222; PA 272; PA 72 / McGovern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles (PA 283): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 228.7 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,329 ft164 ft
Total Climb
3,027 ft
Total Descent
2,188 ft
Highest Point
2,329 ft
~190.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,166 ft
Notable High Points
2,329 ft at ~190.5 miles+573 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Peach Bottom, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
Lancaster is a city of around 59,000 people (2021) in Lancaster County in the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. It is one of the oldest inland towns in the United States, and the center of an area inhabited by many members of the Amish community.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 36m. Total distance: 266.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). 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.
Yes — we found about 18 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 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. There are 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.1 miles (US 222; PA 272; PA 72 / McGovern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles (PA 283): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 228.7 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 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 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.
