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Trip from Coatesville, PA to McMurray, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 33m

Distance

272.4 mi

438 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 20m ★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 26m

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

city in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Coatesville, PA

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Downtown McMurray, PA, PA

McMurray, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Coatesville, PA to McMurray, PA covers 272.4 miles and takes about 4h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 30 West, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.16 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

136.2 miles from Coatesville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 272.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 33m drive with frequent turns across 272.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 West is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coatesville, PA to McMurray, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 30 West
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Lincoln Highway
Newport Road
Old Philadelphia Pike
PA 283 West
I 76
I 76 West

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: US 30 West — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 1st Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · North 1st Avenue
2

Turn left onto US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 30 West, PA 340 Alternate Truck West
3

Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

5.6 mi · 7 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
4

Continue on Lincoln Highway

5.2 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway
5

Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Highway

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
6

Turn right onto Newport Road

5.3 mi · 8 min · Newport Road
7

Continue on Old Philadelphia Pike

7.2 mi · 12 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
8

Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 30 West
9

Merge slight left

4.5 mi · 6 min
10

Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg

29 mi · 34 min · PA 283 West: Harrisburg
11

Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

0.1 mi · 32 sec · I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
12

Merge slight left

407 ft · 1 min
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 76 West: Pittsburgh
14

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

173 mi · 3 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
15

Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

0.4 mi · 55 sec · I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
16

Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

15 mi · 20 min · I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
17

Take the exit slight right toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City

0.1 mi · 20 sec · PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
18

Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road

440 ft · 8 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

0.2 mi · 34 sec
22

Turn straight onto McKean Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue
23

Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

1.8 mi · 2 min · Monogahela Avenue
24

Turn left onto Country Club Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Country Club Road
25

Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road
26

Take the ramp right

0.5 mi · 1 min
27

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

8.0 mi · 8 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
28

Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

0.4 mi · 59 sec · 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 · 42 sec · Washington Avenue
31

At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue

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 the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road

184 ft · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road
36

Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valley Brook Road
37

Turn left onto East McMurray Road

459 ft · 26 sec · East McMurray Road
38

Turn left onto Thomas Road

52 ft · 3 sec · Thomas Road
39

Arrive at your destination

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 136.2 miles from Coatesville, PA, or about 2h 16m into the drive.

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 in

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

Halfway reset

Around 136.2 miles or 2h 16m 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 44m

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 272.4 miles and 4h 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 136.2 mi from Coatesville, PA · 2h 16m into the drive

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

136 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

North Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 136.2 miles from Coatesville, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.16 one way

$90.32 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $49.46 $98.92
premium $4.93 $52.83 $105.66
diesel $5.61 $60.14 $120.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.7 1 $28.60 $13.08
Efficient EV 68.1 0 $23.83 $10.90
EV Truck/SUV 109 1 $38.14 $17.43

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 Friday

Local time

5:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McMurray, PA

Late night in McMurray on Friday

Local time

5:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Hancock, MD

136 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

4h 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 272.4 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 30 West, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, Lincoln Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 136.2 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 $45.16 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 straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coatesville, PA to McMurray, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Coatesville, PA to McMurray, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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