Ridley Park, PA to McMurray, PA is 303.6 miles and takes about 6h 8m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 70, and Mon/Fayette Expressway, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward drive across the state. With 88% of the route on highways, expect a predominantly high-speed experience. This is a solid option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently between these two points 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
151.8 miles from Ridley Park, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
237.7 mi
4h 19m
I 70
15.2 mi
21m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi
8m
PA 100
7.5 mi
11m
North Middletown Road
5.8 mi
9m
West Chester Pike
3.2 mi
5m
Bebout Road
2.9 mi
6m
South New Middletown Road
2.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 237.7 mi, about 4h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridley Park, PA and McMurray, PA.
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Start on East Ward Avenue
0.1 mi·25 sec·East Ward Avenue
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Turn right onto North Swarthmore Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·North Swarthmore Avenue
3
Continue on Morton Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·Morton Avenue
4
Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard
1.7 mi·3 min·Macdade Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on MacDade Boulevard
0.3 mi·24 sec·MacDade Boulevard
6
Continue on East 22nd Street
0.6 mi·1 min·East 22nd Street
7
Turn right onto PA 352
2.0 mi·3 min·Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on PA 352
2.9 mi·5 min·South New Middletown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on PA 352
5.8 mi·9 min·North Middletown Road
10
Continue on PA 352
1.2 mi·2 min·South Chester Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto PA 3; PA 352
3.2 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·44 sec
Toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, DowningtownUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 202; US 322
1.2 mi·1 min·West Chester Bypass
14
Take the exit onto PA 100
7.5 mi·11 min·PA 100
Toward PA 100 North: ExtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward PATP
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
17
Merge onto I 76; PATP
238 mi·4 hr 19 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
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.
19
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
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
21
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft·7 sec·Rostraver Road
22
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Vance Deicas Highway
23
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi·34 sec·Donora-Monessen Bridge
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
25
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·McKean Avenue
26
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi·2 min·Monogahela Avenue
27
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi·48 sec·Country Club Road
28
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Coyle Curtin Road
29
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
30
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi·8 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Exit 48Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
32
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Finleyville Elrama Road
33
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
34
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi·51 sec·Washington Avenue
35
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rankintown Road
36
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Venetia Road
37
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bebout Road
38
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft·5 sec·Valley Brook Road
39
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Valley Brook Road
40
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft·26 sec·East McMurray Road
41
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft·2 sec·Thomas Road
42
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 8m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning should allow you to reach McMurray by the afternoon. The longest stretch without a significant break is 237.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan a stop before or after that segment for fuel or a stretch. The $50 fuel cost is an estimate, so monitor your fuel gauge, especially as you get closer to your destination. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but being aware of potential traffic around major interchanges, particularly on I-70, is advisable.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.8 miles from Ridley Park, PA, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 237.7 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 67 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.8 miles or 3h 4m 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 50m
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 Ridley Park, 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 Ridley Park, PA
This is one driving day of about 303.6 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Ridley Park, 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 237.7 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.3 and 296 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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18.3 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the exit toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
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 US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Pruss...
6
19.7 mi into trip|~35m in|PA 100
Take the exit onto PA 100 toward PA 100 North: Exton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 100 North: Exton
7
265.5 mi into trip|~5h 8m 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
266 mi into trip|~5h 9m 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
296 mi into trip|~5h 50m 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
$48.41 one way
$96.82 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$53.57
$107.14
premium
$4.81
$57.47
$114.94
diesel
$4.80
$57.33
$114.65
Estimated Tolls: $31.46
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(237.7 mi)$30.90
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
$48
Tolls
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.1
1
$31.88
$14.57
Efficient EV
75.9
0
$26.57
$12.14
EV Truck/SUV
121.4
1
$42.50
$19.43
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 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 17, 2026
Origin
Ridley Park, PA
Late night
in Ridley Park on Sunday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Smoke
W 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 3:59PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
McMurray, PA
Late night
in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Smoke
NW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 3:59PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
82°F
Martinsburg, PA
152 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
1 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
6h 8m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 115.2
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
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 219.8
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 10.5
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 20.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for 88% of this 303.6-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch of highway is 237.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After this significant highway segment, you'll transition to surface roads for the final portion of your trip. Expect a mostly high-speed experience for the majority of the drive.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 237.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.3 miles in.
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 25 significant decision points across 303.6 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 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 265.5 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
2,289 ft89 ft
Total Climb
3,182 ft
Total Descent
2,268 ft
Highest Point
2,289 ft
~238.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,200 ft
Notable High Points
1,824 ft at ~173.5 miles+712 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ridley Park, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Downingtown, Patp, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 8m. Total distance: 303.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 237.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $31.46 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 19 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 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 265.5 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 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 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.
