The drive from Blooming Grove, PA to McMurray, PA covers 206.2 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Way East, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
103.1 miles from Blooming Grove, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 33m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 206.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Blooming Grove, PA to McMurray, PA covers 206.2 miles and takes about 4h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 86.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near PA 94 / Carlisle Street.
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 25 significant decision points across 206.2 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 2.8 miles (PA 94 / Carlisle Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (West Elm Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (US 30 / Chambersburg Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.8 mi into trip|~6m in|PA 94 / Carlisle Street
Turn right onto PA 94 / Carlisle Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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3.1 mi into trip|~7m in|West Elm Avenue
Turn left onto West Elm Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.5 mi into trip|~29m in|US 30 / Chambersburg Street
Enter roundabout onto US 30 / Chambersburg Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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80.1 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
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168.2 mi into trip|~3h 45m 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:...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blooming Grove, 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
168.2 mi in|~3h 45m|via I 70
Wheeling
168.2 mi in|~3h 45m|via I 70
New Stanton
168.2 mi in|~3h 45m|via I 70
Washington
168.6 mi in|~3h 46m|via I 70
Columbus
168.6 mi in|~3h 46m|via I 70
Fayette City
183.4 mi in|~4h 6m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
86.2 mi
1h 34m
Lincoln Way East
24.5 mi
40m
Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi
29m
I 70
15.6 mi
22m
Chambersburg Road
13.4 mi
20m
Hanover Road
9.1 mi
14m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi
8m
Lincoln Way West
4.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 86.2 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on PA 216
0.8 mi·1 min·Blooming Grove Road
2
Turn left onto PA 116
1.5 mi·3 min·York Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on North Railroad Street
0.3 mi·48 sec·North Railroad Street
4
Continue on Eichelberger Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·Eichelberger Street
5
Turn left onto Stock Street
437 ft·15 sec·Stock Street
6
Turn right onto PA 94
0.3 mi·45 sec·Carlisle Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto West Elm Avenue
1.1 mi·1 min·West Elm Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on PA 116
1.1 mi·1 min·Main Street
9
Continue on PA 116
5.3 mi·7 min·Hanover Road
10
Continue on PA 116
1.4 mi·2 min·East Hanover Street
11
Continue on PA 116
3.8 mi·6 min·Hanover Road
12
Continue on PA 116
0.5 mi·45 sec·Hanover Street
13
Continue on US 30; PA 116
0.2 mi·44 sec·York Street
14
Enter roundabout onto US 30
179 ft·7 sec·Chambersburg Street
15
Continue on US 30
0.3 mi·57 sec·Chambersburg Street
16
Continue on US 30
0.5 mi·1 min·Buford Avenue
17
Continue on US 30
13 mi·20 min·Chambersburg Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 30
11 mi·18 min·Lincoln Way East
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
14 mi·21 min·Lincoln Way East
20
Continue on US 30
4.1 mi·5 min·Lincoln Way West
21
Continue on US 30
21 mi·29 min·Lincoln Highway
22
Take the exit
362 ft·9 sec
Toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
23
Continue on I 70
1.5 mi·2 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
0.4 mi·46 sec·I 70
Toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
25
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
86 mi·1 hr 34 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
26
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.
27
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
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
29
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft·7 sec·Rostraver Road
30
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Vance Deicas Highway
31
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi·34 sec·Donora-Monessen Bridge
32
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
33
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·McKean Avenue
34
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi·2 min·Monogahela Avenue
35
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi·48 sec·Country Club Road
36
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Coyle Curtin Road
37
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
38
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi·8 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
39
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Exit 48Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
40
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Finleyville Elrama Road
41
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
42
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi·51 sec·Washington Avenue
43
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rankintown Road
44
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Venetia Road
45
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bebout Road
46
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft·5 sec·Valley Brook Road
47
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Valley Brook Road
48
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft·26 sec·East McMurray Road
49
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft·2 sec·Thomas Road
50
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 103.1 miles from Blooming Grove, PA, or about 2h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.2 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 45 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.1 miles or 2h 33m 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 46m
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 Blooming Grove, 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 Blooming Grove, PA
This is one driving day of about 206.2 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Blooming Grove, 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 86.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.1 mi from Blooming Grove, PA
· 2h 33m into the drive
The midpoint is around 103.1 miles from Blooming Grove, 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 86.2 miles.
Arriving in McMurray, PA
The final approach into McMurray, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around McMurray, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 120.9
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
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 99.6
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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 21.3
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...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 156.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.19 one way
$68.37 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$37.44
$74.88
premium
$4.93
$39.99
$79.98
diesel
$5.61
$45.53
$91.05
Estimated Tolls: $11.76
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(86.2 mi)$11.20
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
$34
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.9
0
$21.65
$9.90
Efficient EV
51.6
0
$18.04
$8.25
EV Truck/SUV
82.5
1
$28.87
$13.20
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 16, 2026
Origin
Blooming Grove, PA
Morning
in Blooming Grove on Saturday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
McMurray, PA
Morning
in McMurray on Saturday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
103 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
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
4h 45m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blooming Grove, PA to McMurray, PA covers 206.2 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Way East, Lincoln Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.1 miles from Blooming Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.19 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 206.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (PA 94 / Carlisle Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (West Elm Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles (US 30 / Chambersburg Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Blooming Grove, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton, Washington, Columbus and Fayette City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Flight 93 National Memorial, Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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.
