Origin
Strasburg, PA
Morning in Strasburg on Sunday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Strasburg, PA to McMurray, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
250.7 mi
403 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 52m
★
6 AM
5h 5m
8 AM
5h 32m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 12m
3 PM
5h 16m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Strasburg, PA
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McMurray, PA
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Trip Overview
Strasburg, PA to McMurray, PA is 250.7 miles and takes about 5h 5m via the Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive primarily traverses Pennsylvania, staying within the Northeast region. With a 92% highway share, expect a relatively straightforward journey. This route is a solid choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get across the state, and it’s well within the range for a single day trip.
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
125.4 miles from Strasburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 172.6 mi | 3h 9m |
| PA 283 | 28.9 mi | 34m |
| I 70 | 15.2 mi | 21m |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 8 mi | 8m |
| US 30 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Strasburg Pike | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Bebout Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Monogahela Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 172.6 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Strasburg, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on PA 741
227 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Lancaster Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
3
Continue on Strasburg Pike
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Strasburg Pike
4
Turn right onto Lincoln Highway East
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Lincoln Highway East
5
Take the ramp
334 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 30 West: York
6
Merge onto US 30
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 30
7
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283
29 mi
·
34 min
·
PA 283
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 283
406 ft
·
1 min
·
I 283
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
11
Merge onto I 76; PATP
173 mi
·
3 hr 9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
12
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 Stanton
Use the slight right lane.
13
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
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
15
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rostraver Road
16
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Vance Deicas Highway
17
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Donora-Monessen Bridge
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
19
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
McKean Avenue
20
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Monogahela Avenue
21
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Country Club Road
22
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Coyle Curtin Road
23
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
24
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 48
Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
26
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
27
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Washington Avenue
28
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Washington Avenue
29
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankintown Road
30
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Venetia Road
31
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bebout Road
32
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
Valley Brook Road
33
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Brook Road
34
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft
·
26 sec
·
East McMurray Road
35
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
36
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 5m estimated drive time, starting in the morning allows ample time to reach McMurray, PA, before evening. You're looking at a single-day trip, so flexibility with stops is key. Plan for one main stop, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs and refuel. With the longest stretch being over 170 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, ensure you top off your tank before entering that segment. The $42 fuel cost suggests you can budget conservatively for gas.
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 125.4 miles from Strasburg, PA, or about 2h 29m 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 55 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.4 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 57m
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 Strasburg, 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 Strasburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 250.7 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Strasburg, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.4 miles from Strasburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 172.6 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 245 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 243.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 West: York
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward US 30 West: York
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
7
212.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 5m 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
213.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 6m 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
243.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 47m 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
$41.56 one way
$83.13 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $45.52 | $91.04 |
| premium | $4.93 | $48.62 | $97.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.35 | $110.70 |
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
$42
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.32 | $12.03 |
| Efficient EV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.94 | $10.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.3 | 1 | $35.10 | $16.04 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Destination
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
125 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 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 5m 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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 60.5
View on nps.gov
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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 172.9
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 25.9
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
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
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 198.8
View on nps.gov
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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 147
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey on major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, covering 172.6 miles uninterrupted. Expect mostly high-speed driving on interstates like I-70 and PA 283. The character of the drive is geared towards efficiency, minimizing time spent on slower, winding roads. It's a route designed for covering distance quickly.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 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 5.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 250.7 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 5.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 10.5 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.7 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Strasburg, 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
39.4 mi in
|
~52m
Pittsburgh
39.4 mi in
|
~52m
Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg
212.7 mi in
|
~4h 5m
|
via I 70
Wheeling
212.7 mi in
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~4h 5m
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via I 70
New Stanton
212.7 mi in
|
~4h 5m
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via I 70
Washington
213.1 mi in
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~4h 6m
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via I 70
Columbus
213.1 mi in
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~4h 6m
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via I 70
Fayette City
227.9 mi in
|
~4h 26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 5m. Total distance: 250.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). 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 5.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 10.5 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.7 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 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 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.
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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