The drive from Chadds Ford, PA to McMurray, PA covers 294.6 miles and takes about 5h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 70, Mon/Fayette Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 237.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.84 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
147.3 miles from Chadds Ford, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 50m. Total distance: 294.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 50m highway drive covering 294.6 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 237.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 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 237.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 7.2 miles in near US 202; US 322.
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 22 significant decision points across 294.6 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 7.2 miles (US 202; US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 256.5 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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7.2 mi into trip|~12m in|US 202; US 322
Take the exit onto US 202; US 322 toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downin...
6
10.7 mi into trip|~17m 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
256.5 mi into trip|~4h 50m 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
257 mi into trip|~4h 51m 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
287 mi into trip|~5h 32m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chadds Ford, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton, Washington and Columbus - among others.
Patp
18.2 mi in|~29m
Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg
256.5 mi in|~4h 50m|via I 70
Wheeling
256.5 mi in|~4h 50m|via I 70
New Stanton
256.5 mi in|~4h 50m|via I 70
Washington
257 mi in|~4h 51m|via I 70
Columbus
257 mi in|~4h 51m|via I 70
Fayette City
271.8 mi in|~5h 11m
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
Wilmington Pike
4.7 mi
8m
US 202
3.5 mi
5m
Bebout Road
2.9 mi
6m
Baltimore Pike
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 237.7 mi, about 4h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chadds Ford, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Station Way Road
69 ft·5 sec·Station Way Road
2
Turn right onto US 1
2.5 mi·4 min·Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 202
4.7 mi·8 min·Wilmington Pike
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit onto US 202; US 322
3.5 mi·5 min·US 202; US 322
Toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, DowningtownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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
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 147.3 miles from Chadds Ford, PA, or about 2h 50m 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 65 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.3 miles or 2h 50m 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 33m
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 Chadds Ford, 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 Chadds Ford, PA
This is one driving day of about 294.6 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Chadds Ford, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.3 mi from Chadds Ford, PA
· 2h 50m into the drive
The midpoint is around 148.4 miles from Chadds Ford, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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.
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 102.4
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...
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 10.2
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 61.4
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.84 one way
$97.68 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$53.49
$106.98
premium
$4.93
$57.13
$114.27
diesel
$5.61
$65.04
$130.09
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
$49
Tolls
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.4
1
$30.93
$14.14
Efficient EV
73.7
0
$25.78
$11.78
EV Truck/SUV
117.8
1
$41.24
$18.85
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 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 15, 2026
Origin
Chadds Ford, PA
Afternoon
in Chadds Ford on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
McMurray, PA
Afternoon
in McMurray on Thursday
Local time
2:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Hancock, MD
147 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
12 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
5h 50m 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 Chadds Ford, PA to McMurray, PA covers 294.6 miles and takes about 5h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 70, Mon/Fayette Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 147.3 miles from Chadds Ford, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.84 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 22 significant decision points across 294.6 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 7.2 miles (US 202; US 322): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 256.5 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Chadds Ford, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton, Washington and Columbus - among others.
