Point, PA to McMurray, PA is 105.7 miles and takes about 2h 33m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, and I 70, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region, and is a good option for a single-day trip. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances highway speeds with some local road navigation. With a relatively short duration, you'll find this route offers a straightforward journey between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.9 miles from Point, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
34.6 mi
37m
Lincoln Highway
18.2 mi
26m
I 70
15.2 mi
21m
Stoystown Road
9.2 mi
15m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi
8m
Bebout Road
2.9 mi
6m
Valley Road
2.4 mi
5m
Monogahela Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 34.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Point, PA and McMurray, PA.
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Start on Gordon Road
64 ft·6 sec·Gordon Road
2
Turn right onto Church Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Church Road
3
Turn slight left onto Hammer Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Hammer Road
4
Continue on Shankle Road
0.1 mi·33 sec·Shankle Road
5
Turn left onto Valley Road
2.4 mi·5 min·Valley Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto PA 96
356 ft·5 sec·Cortland Road
7
Continue on PA 96
0.4 mi·45 sec·Market Street
8
Turn right onto US 30
0.3 mi·35 sec·Pitt Street
9
Continue on US 30
18 mi·26 min·Lincoln Highway
10
Turn right onto South Pine Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·South Pine Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·East Main Street
12
Continue on PA 281
9.2 mi·15 min·Stoystown Road
13
Turn right onto North Pleasant Avenue
0.4 mi·35 sec·North Pleasant Avenue
14
Continue on Ramada Road
0.3 mi·31 sec·Ramada Road
15
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
16
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
35 mi·37 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
17
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.
18
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
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
20
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft·7 sec·Rostraver Road
21
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Vance Deicas Highway
22
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi·34 sec·Donora-Monessen Bridge
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
24
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·McKean Avenue
25
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi·2 min·Monogahela Avenue
26
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi·48 sec·Country Club Road
27
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Coyle Curtin Road
28
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
29
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi·8 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Exit 48Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
31
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Finleyville Elrama Road
32
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
33
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi·51 sec·Washington Avenue
34
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rankintown Road
35
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Venetia Road
36
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bebout Road
37
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft·5 sec·Valley Brook Road
38
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Valley Brook Road
39
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft·26 sec·East McMurray Road
40
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft·2 sec·Thomas Road
41
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable drive of about 2 hours and 33 minutes, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, perhaps mid-morning to avoid early rush hour. Plan for one stop to break up the 105.7 miles, especially given the $18 fuel cost estimate. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 34 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Consider using the Pennsylvania Turnpike for the initial part of your journey to cover ground efficiently before transitioning to other roads.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 52.9 miles from Point, PA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.6 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 23 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
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 Point, 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 Point, PA
This is one driving day of about 105.7 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Point, 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 34.6 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 22.6 and 98.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
22.6 mi into trip|~38m in|East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
67.7 mi into trip|~1h 33m 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
68.1 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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...
5
82.9 mi into trip|~1h 54m in
Take the exit toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
6
98.2 mi into trip|~2h 15m 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
$17.52 one way
$35.05 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$19.19
$38.38
premium
$4.93
$20.50
$41.00
diesel
$5.61
$23.34
$46.67
Estimated Tolls: $5.05
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(34.6 mi)$4.49
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
$18
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.7
0
$11.10
$5.07
Efficient EV
26.4
0
$9.25
$4.23
EV Truck/SUV
42.3
0
$14.80
$6.76
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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 15, 2026
Origin
Point, PA
Morning
in Point on Sunday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
McMurray, PA
Morning
in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
1 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
2h 33m 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.
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...
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...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 18.2
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
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 54.7
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 55% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, and I 70, providing a variety of road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 34.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, allowing for a period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road character will shift, moving from potentially faster highway segments to more varied conditions on the Lincoln Highway and I 70.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 22.6 miles in near East Main Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 105.7 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 22.6 miles (East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 67.7 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.1 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 Point, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton, Washington, Columbus and Fayette City - among others.
Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg
67.7 mi in|~1h 33m|via I 70
Wheeling
67.7 mi in|~1h 33m|via I 70
New Stanton
67.7 mi in|~1h 33m|via I 70
Washington
68.1 mi in|~1h 34m|via I 70
Columbus
68.1 mi in|~1h 34m|via I 70
Fayette City
82.9 mi in|~1h 54m
Elizabeth
98.2 mi in|~2h 15m
Finleyville
98.2 mi in|~2h 15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 105.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). 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 34.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.05 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 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 22.6 miles (East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 67.7 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.1 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Flight 93 National Memorial, Johnstown Flood 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 McMurray, PA before heading back.
