The drive from Barrett, PA to McMurray, PA covers 131.4 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on William Penn Highway, Dowler Highway, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.6 miles on William Penn Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.7 miles from Barrett, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 131.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 131.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.5 miles in near PA 286 Truck.
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 20 significant decision points across 131.4 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 58.5 miles (PA 286 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.1 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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58.5 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|PA 286 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 286 Truck toward Punxsutawney, Blairsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Punxsutawney, Blairsville
8
104.1 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
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115.9 mi into trip|~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
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116 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|PA 885 / Bates Street
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
116.1 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|PA 885 / Second Avenue
Turn left onto PA 885 / Second Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Barrett, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Punxsutawney, Blairsville and Pittsburgh.
Punxsutawney
58.5 mi in|~1h 9m|via PA 286 Truck
Blairsville
58.5 mi in|~1h 9m|via PA 286 Truck
Pittsburgh
74.1 mi in|~1h 28m|via US 119
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
William Penn Highway
29.6 mi
45m
Dowler Highway
20.1 mi
23m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi
16m
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
10.3 mi
12m
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.8 mi
11m
Route 286 Highway East
6.7 mi
7m
PA 286 Truck
5.2 mi
6m
Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 29.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrett, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Indian Mill Lane
239 ft·14 sec·Indian Mill Lane
2
Turn straight onto US 322
0.8 mi·1 min·Clearfield Woodland Highway
3
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi·1 min·Daisy Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
5
Merge onto PA 879
2.8 mi·4 min·Clearfield Shawville Highway
6
Turn left onto PA 879
2.0 mi·2 min·Clearfield Curwensville Highway
7
Continue on PA 879
0.4 mi·24 sec·Curwensville Grampain Highway
8
Continue on PA 879
2.6 mi·2 min·Curwensville Grampian Highway
9
Continue on PA 879
4.7 mi·5 min·Curwensville Grampian Road
10
Continue on PA 879
0.7 mi·47 sec·1st Street
11
Continue on US 219
9.8 mi·11 min·Mahaffey Grampian Highway
12
Continue on US 219
0.6 mi·39 sec·West Main Street
13
Continue on US 219; PA 36
1.9 mi·2 min·Colonel Drake Highway
14
Continue on US 219
515 ft·6 sec·Burnside - McGees Highway
15
Continue on US 219
4.2 mi·4 min·Burnside McGee Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 286
20 mi·23 min·Dowler Highway
17
Continue on PA 286
6.7 mi·7 min·Route 286 Highway East
18
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 286 Truck
1.0 mi·1 min·PA 286 Truck
Toward Punxsutawney, Blairsville
19
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 286 Truck
4.1 mi·4 min·PA 286 Truck
Toward US 119 South: Blairsville
20
Continue on US 119; PA 56; US 422 Business
10 mi·12 min·Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto US 119
0.4 mi·40 sec·US 119
Toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Blairsville, Pittsburgh
22
Merge onto US 22; US 119
30 mi·45 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22
12 mi·16 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: PittsburghUse the slight left lane.
24
Take the exit
478 ft·24 sec
Exit 73AToward PA 885 South: GlenwoodUse the slight right lane.
25
Turn right onto PA 885
0.1 mi·13 sec·Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto PA 885
0.1 mi·19 sec·Second Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
27
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Hot Metal Street
28
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·East Carson Street
29
Turn right onto Blue Belt
2.5 mi·3 min·Becks Run Road
30
Continue on Blue Belt
0.2 mi·21 sec·Biscayne Drive
31
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt
0.6 mi·54 sec·Maytide Street
32
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
0.2 mi·28 sec·Saw Mill Run Boulevard
33
Take the exit onto Blue Belt
3.0 mi·6 min·Blue Belt
Use the straight / left lanes.
34
Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
0.4 mi·54 sec·Milford Drive
35
Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Hillcrest Street
36
Continue on Bethel Church Road
365 ft·12 sec·Bethel Church Road
37
At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Bethel Church Road
38
Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Bethel Church Road
39
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt
3.9 mi·8 min·McMurray Road
Use the left lane.
40
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft·2 sec·Thomas Road
41
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
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 65.7 miles from Barrett, PA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.6 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 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.7 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
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 Barrett, 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 Barrett, PA
This is one driving day of about 131.4 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Barrett, 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 William Penn Highway for about 29.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.7 mi from Barrett, PA
· 1h 18m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.4
0
$13.80
$6.31
Efficient EV
32.9
0
$11.50
$5.26
EV Truck/SUV
52.6
0
$18.40
$8.41
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Barrett, PA
Night
in Barrett on Thursday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
McMurray, PA
Night
in McMurray on Thursday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
3h 4m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Barrett, PA to McMurray, PA covers 131.4 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, Dowler Highway, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.7 miles from Barrett, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 131.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 58.5 miles (PA 286 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.1 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Barrett, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Punxsutawney, Blairsville and Pittsburgh.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Johnstown Flood National Memorial.
