The drive from Coatesville, PA to McMurray, PA covers 270.5 miles and takes about 5h 33m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 283, I 70 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 172.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.85 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
135.2 miles from Coatesville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 33m. Total distance: 270.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 33m highway drive covering 270.5 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. The longest continuous stretch is about 172.6 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 39 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 172.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
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 270.5 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 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 232.4 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 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip|~2m in
Turn left toward US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West
7
30.3 mi into trip|~46m in|PA 283
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283 toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg
7
232.4 mi into trip|~4h 33m 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
232.9 mi into trip|~4h 34m 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
262.9 mi into trip|~5h 15m 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 Coatesville, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
Patp Toll: Philadelphia
59.2 mi in|~1h 20m
Pittsburgh
59.2 mi in|~1h 20m
Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg
232.4 mi in|~4h 33m|via I 70
Wheeling
232.4 mi in|~4h 33m|via I 70
New Stanton
232.4 mi in|~4h 33m|via I 70
Washington
232.9 mi in|~4h 34m|via I 70
Columbus
232.9 mi in|~4h 34m|via I 70
Fayette City
247.6 mi in|~4h 54m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
172.6 mi
3h 9m
PA 283
28.9 mi
34m
I 70
15.2 mi
21m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi
8m
Old Philadelphia Pike
7.2 mi
12m
Lincoln Highway
5.6 mi
8m
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
5.6 mi
7m
Newport Road
5.3 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 172.6 mi, about 3h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coatesville, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on PA 82
1.6 mi·2 min·North 1st Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Turn left
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West
3
Merge onto US 30
5.6 mi·7 min·Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on US 30
5.2 mi·7 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
0.5 mi·1 min·Lincoln Highway
6
Turn right onto PA 772
5.3 mi·8 min·Newport Road
7
Continue on PA 340; PA 772
7.2 mi·12 min·Old Philadelphia Pike
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 30 West
9
Merge onto US 30
4.5 mi·6 min·US 30
10
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 283
29 mi·34 min·PA 283
Toward PA 283 West: HarrisburgUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn slight left
0.1 mi·31 sec
Toward I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, PittsburghUse the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 283
406 ft·1 min·I 283
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
14
Merge onto I 76; PATP
173 mi·3 hr 9 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
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 135.2 miles from Coatesville, PA, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 172.6 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 60 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.2 miles or 2h 46m 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 21m
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 Coatesville, 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 Coatesville, PA
This is one driving day of about 270.5 miles and 5h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Coatesville, 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 172.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.2 mi from Coatesville, PA
· 2h 46m into the drive
The midpoint is around 135.2 miles from Coatesville, 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 172.6 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.
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.
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 186.5
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...
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...
19 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 46.6
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...
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 223.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.85 one way
$89.69 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg95 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$49.12
$98.23
premium
$4.93
$52.46
$104.92
diesel
$5.61
$59.72
$119.45
Estimated Tolls: $22.99
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(172.6 mi)$22.43
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
$45
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
81.1
1
$28.40
$12.98
Efficient EV
67.6
0
$23.67
$10.82
EV Truck/SUV
108.2
1
$37.87
$17.31
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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
Coatesville, PA
Late night
in Coatesville on Saturday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
McMurray, PA
Late night
in McMurray on Saturday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
135 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 33m 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 Coatesville, PA to McMurray, PA covers 270.5 miles and takes about 5h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 283, 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 135.2 miles from Coatesville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.85 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 270.5 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 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles (PA 283): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 232.4 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Coatesville, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and First State National Historical Park. There are 6 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.
