West Goshen, PA to McMurray, PA is 285.7 miles and takes about 5h 35m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-70, with a fuel budget near $47 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily stays within the Northeast region, all within Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward trip. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, so expect a consistent driving experience. It's a solid choice if you're looking for a direct and efficient way to get between these two points, especially if you're aiming to complete it in a single day.
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
142.9 miles from West Goshen, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 41m 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
Bebout Road
2.9 mi
6m
Monogahela Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi
2m
Venetia Road
1.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 237.7 mi, about 4h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Goshen, PA and McMurray, PA.
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Start on Golf Club Apartment
196 ft·10 sec·Golf Club Apartment
2
Turn left onto PA 3
0.4 mi·42 sec·West Chester Pike
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi·44 sec
Toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, DowningtownUse the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto US 202; US 322
1.2 mi·1 min·West Chester Bypass
5
Take the exit onto PA 100
7.5 mi·11 min·PA 100
Toward PA 100 North: ExtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward PATP
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
8
Merge onto I 76; PATP
238 mi·4 hr 19 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
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
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
12
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft·7 sec·Rostraver Road
13
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Vance Deicas Highway
14
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi·34 sec·Donora-Monessen Bridge
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
16
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·McKean Avenue
17
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi·2 min·Monogahela Avenue
18
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi·48 sec·Country Club Road
19
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Coyle Curtin Road
20
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
21
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi·8 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Exit 48Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
23
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Finleyville Elrama Road
24
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
25
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi·51 sec·Washington Avenue
26
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rankintown Road
27
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Venetia Road
28
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bebout Road
29
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft·5 sec·Valley Brook Road
30
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Valley Brook Road
31
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft·26 sec·East McMurray Road
32
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft·2 sec·Thomas Road
33
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 35-minute estimated duration, leaving West Goshen in the morning should allow you to reach McMurray with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it a brief refueling break or a longer meal stop. The fuel cost is estimated at $47, so factor that into your budget. Since the majority of this trip is on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, be aware of potential tolls in addition to fuel costs. Planning to depart before peak rush hour in the Philadelphia area will make your initial miles smoother.
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 142.9 miles from West Goshen, PA, or about 2h 41m 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 63 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.9 miles or 2h 41m 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 21m
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 West Goshen, 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 West Goshen, PA
This is one driving day of about 285.7 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from West Goshen, 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 278.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.4 mi into trip|~0m 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
1.8 mi into trip|~3m 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
247.7 mi into trip|~4h 35m 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
248.1 mi into trip|~4h 36m 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
278.2 mi into trip|~5h 17m 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
$45.55 one way
$91.11 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$50.41
$100.83
premium
$4.81
$54.08
$108.16
diesel
$4.80
$53.95
$107.89
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
$46
Tolls
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.7
1
$30.00
$13.71
Efficient EV
71.4
0
$25.00
$11.43
EV Truck/SUV
114.3
1
$40.00
$18.28
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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
West Goshen, PA
Evening
in West Goshen on Monday
Local time
8:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Smoke
SW 0 to 5 mph3% 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
Evening
in McMurray on Monday
Local time
8:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Smoke
S 2 to 6 mph49% 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
83°F
King, PA
143 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 35m 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
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 206.9
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...
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...
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 59.1
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly highway, with 94% of the route utilizing major interstates like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-70. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 237.7 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, indicating long periods of consistent highway cruising. The transition to surface roads, if any, will occur after this extensive highway segment. Expect a high volume of exits and potential for merging traffic typical of major interstate corridors.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 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?
9/10
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 0.4 miles in.
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 22 significant decision points across 285.7 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 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 247.7 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,338 ft420 ft
Total Climb
2,507 ft
Total Descent
1,939 ft
Highest Point
2,338 ft
~224.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,918 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Goshen, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton, Washington, Columbus and Fayette City.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 35m. Total distance: 285.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 247.7 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 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 5.6 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.
