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Trip from West Goshen, PA to McMurray, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 35m

Distance

285.7 mi

460 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 23m ★
6 AM
5h 36m
8 AM
6h 2m
10 AM
5h 45m
12 PM
5h 42m
3 PM
5h 46m
5 PM
6h 1m
8 PM
5h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown West Goshen, PA, PA

West Goshen, PA

Jack Pace

Downtown McMurray, PA, PA

McMurray, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

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 .

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.

1

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, Downingtown Use 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: Exton Use 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 Stanton Use 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 48 Toward 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.

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

143 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

York, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 142.9 miles from West Goshen, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 237.7 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 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

$47.37 one way

$94.73 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 100 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $51.88 $103.75
premium $4.93 $55.41 $110.82
diesel $5.61 $63.08 $126.16

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

$47

Tolls

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$104–$129

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, 2026-04-13.

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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

West Goshen, PA

Morning in West Goshen on Tuesday

Local time

8:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McMurray, PA

Morning in McMurray on Tuesday

Local time

8:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Hancock, MD

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

6 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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg

247.7 mi in | ~4h 35m | via I 70

Wheeling

247.7 mi in | ~4h 35m | via I 70

New Stanton

247.7 mi in | ~4h 35m | via I 70

Washington

248.1 mi in | ~4h 36m | via I 70

Columbus

248.1 mi in | ~4h 36m | via I 70

Fayette City

262.9 mi in | ~4h 57m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

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.

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.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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