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Trip from Chambersburg, PA to McMurray, PA

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Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

164.9 mi

265 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 22m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m

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

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borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Chambersburg, PA

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Downtown McMurray, PA, PA

McMurray, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chambersburg, PA to McMurray, PA covers 164.9 miles and takes about 3h 34m 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 Highway, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.34 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

82.4 miles from Chambersburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 34m highway drive covering 164.9 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.2 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 86.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,233 ft 616 ft

Total Climb

2,444 ft

Total Descent

2,057 ft

Highest Point

2,233 ft

~82.4 mi in

Elevation Range

1,617 ft

Notable High Points

1,787 ft at ~35.3 miles +567 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 38.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 164.9 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 38.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.8 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 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
38.7 mi into trip | ~56m 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
6
40.3 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
7
126.8 mi into trip | ~2h 34m 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
127.3 mi into trip | ~2h 35m 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
157.3 mi into trip | ~3h 16m 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 Chambersburg, 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

126.8 mi in | ~2h 34m | via I 70

Wheeling

126.8 mi in | ~2h 34m | via I 70

New Stanton

126.8 mi in | ~2h 34m | via I 70

Washington

127.3 mi in | ~2h 35m | via I 70

Columbus

127.3 mi in | ~2h 35m | via I 70

Fayette City

142.1 mi in | ~2h 56m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 86.2 mi 1h 34m
Lincoln Highway 20.8 mi 29m
I 70 15.6 mi 22m
Lincoln Way 13.9 mi 21m
Mon/Fayette Expressway 8 mi 8m
Lincoln Way West 4.1 mi 5m
Bebout Road 2.9 mi 6m
Monogahela Avenue 1.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 86.2 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chambersburg, PA and McMurray, PA.

1

Start on US 11

60 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn slight right onto US 30

14 mi · 21 min · Lincoln Way
3

Continue on US 30

4.1 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Way West
4

Continue on US 30

21 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
5

Take the exit

362 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
6

Continue on I 70

1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 70
Toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
8

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

86 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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

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 82.4 miles from Chambersburg, PA, or about 1h 45m 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 82.4 miles or 1h 45m 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 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 Chambersburg, 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 Chambersburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 164.9 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chambersburg, 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 82.4 mi from Chambersburg, PA · 1h 45m into the drive

capital city of the United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, DC

82 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington, DC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.4 miles from Chambersburg, 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

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 85.3
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

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 ~60 min detour Free near mile 113.7
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial

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...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 56.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.34 one way

$54.68 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $29.94 $59.88
premium $4.93 $31.98 $63.96
diesel $5.61 $36.41 $72.82

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

$27

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.5 0 $17.31 $7.92
Efficient EV 41.2 0 $14.43 $6.60
EV Truck/SUV 66 0 $23.09 $10.55

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Chambersburg, PA

Morning in Chambersburg on Wednesday

Local time

8:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McMurray, PA

Morning in McMurray on Wednesday

Local time

8:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Washington, DC

82 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

3 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

3h 34m 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 Chambersburg, PA to McMurray, PA covers 164.9 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, I 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.4 miles from Chambersburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.34 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 18 significant decision points across 164.9 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 38.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.3 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.8 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Chambersburg, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton, Washington, Columbus and Fayette City.

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