Connecting West York to McMurray, this 227.2-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Pennsylvania. Expect to spend approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes behind the wheel, making it a manageable one-day trip for most drivers. You will primarily rely on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-83, and I-70 to complete the transit between these two Northeastern points. Budgeting about $38 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since the route is efficient and direct, there is no real need to split this into an overnight journey unless you prefer a slower pace. It is a practical, highway-focused drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary detours.
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
113.6 miles from West York, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
167.5 mi
3h 4m
I 83
16.7 mi
19m
I 70
15.2 mi
21m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi
8m
Bebout Road
2.9 mi
6m
Monogahela Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
Pennsylvania Avenue
1.7 mi
4m
Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 167.5 mi, about 3h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West York, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Overbrook Avenue
239 ft·15 sec·Overbrook Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Princess Street
0.2 mi·43 sec·West Princess Street
3
Turn left onto South Richland Avenue
0.3 mi·36 sec·South Richland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto Linden Avenue
490 ft·18 sec·Linden Avenue
5
Turn left onto PA 74
0.2 mi·27 sec·Carlisle Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.7 mi·4 min·Pennsylvania Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 30
0.5 mi·56 sec·Loucks Road
8
Continue on US 30
0.1 mi·17 sec·Arsenal Road
9
Turn sharp left onto I 83 BUS; PA 181
1.0 mi·1 min·North George Street
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 83: Harrisburg
11
Merge onto I 83
17 mi·19 min·I 83
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
13
Turn straight
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
14
Merge onto I 76; PATP
168 mi·3 hr 4 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
15
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.
16
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
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
18
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft·7 sec·Rostraver Road
19
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Vance Deicas Highway
20
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi·34 sec·Donora-Monessen Bridge
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
22
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·McKean Avenue
23
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi·2 min·Monogahela Avenue
24
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi·48 sec·Country Club Road
25
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Coyle Curtin Road
26
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
27
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi·8 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Exit 48Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
29
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Finleyville Elrama Road
30
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
31
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi·51 sec·Washington Avenue
32
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rankintown Road
33
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Venetia Road
34
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bebout Road
35
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft·5 sec·Valley Brook Road
36
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Valley Brook Road
37
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft·26 sec·East McMurray Road
38
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft·2 sec·Thomas Road
39
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
To keep your 4 hour and 35 minute transit smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the route relies so heavily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, keep your payment method or toll pass ready to ensure you don't lose time at interchanges. Leaving early in the morning can help you bypass potential congestion on the busier stretches of I-83 or I-70. Because the drive is a single-day commitment, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure based on local traffic patterns. Prioritize your comfort by keeping a steady pace, as the majority of your time will be spent maintaining highway speeds.
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 113.6 miles from West York, PA, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 167.5 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 50 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.6 miles or 2h 12m 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 32m
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 York, 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 York, PA
This is one driving day of about 227.2 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from West York, 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 167.5 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 0.2 and 219.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|South Richland Avenue
Turn left onto South Richland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|PA 74 / Carlisle Avenue
Turn left onto PA 74 / Carlisle Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
189.1 mi into trip|~3h 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
189.6 mi into trip|~3h 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
219.6 mi into trip|~4h 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
$37.67 one way
$75.33 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$41.25
$82.51
premium
$4.93
$44.06
$88.12
diesel
$5.61
$50.16
$100.33
Estimated Tolls: $22.34
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(167.5 mi)$21.78
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
$38
Tolls
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.2
0
$23.86
$10.91
Efficient EV
56.8
0
$19.88
$9.09
EV Truck/SUV
90.9
1
$31.81
$14.54
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
West York, PA
Evening
in West York on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
McMurray, PA
Evening
in McMurray on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Martinsburg, PA
114 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
15 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
4h 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
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 148.8
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
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 172.3
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...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 125.3
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...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 15.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by its high-speed connectivity, with 91% of the distance consisting of highway driving. You will settle into a consistent rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 167.5 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Because the route is so heavily focused on major interstates, you can expect a very predictable experience behind the wheel. The road maintains a steady, efficient pace throughout the entire 227.2-mile duration. While you won't encounter technical local roads, the sheer volume of highway time means you should be prepared for the steady focus required for long-distance cruising.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 167.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 83. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Richland Avenue.
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 25 significant decision points across 227.2 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 0.2 miles (South Richland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (PA 74 / Carlisle Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 189.1 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
2,311 ft458 ft
Total Climb
1,969 ft
Total Descent
1,450 ft
Highest Point
2,311 ft
~162.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,853 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West York, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
Patp: Philadelphia
20.8 mi in|~29m
Pittsburgh
20.8 mi in|~29m
Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg
189.1 mi in|~3h 35m|via I 70
Wheeling
189.1 mi in|~3h 35m|via I 70
New Stanton
189.1 mi in|~3h 35m|via I 70
Washington
189.6 mi in|~3h 36m|via I 70
Columbus
189.6 mi in|~3h 36m|via I 70
Fayette City
204.3 mi in|~3h 56m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 227.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 167.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $22.34 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 0.2 miles (South Richland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (PA 74 / Carlisle Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 189.1 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 Fort Necessity National Battlefield (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at McMurray, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
