The drive from Collingdale, PA to McMurray, PA covers 303.9 miles and takes about 6h 10m 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 245.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.38 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
151.9 miles from Collingdale, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 10m. Total distance: 303.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 10m highway drive covering 303.9 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 245.3 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 40 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 245.3 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 19.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 26 significant decision points across 303.9 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 19.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 265.9 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 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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19.6 mi into trip|~40m in
Take the ramp toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harr...
7
20 mi into trip|~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
7
265.9 mi into trip|~5h 10m 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
266.3 mi into trip|~5h 11m 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
296.3 mi into trip|~5h 52m 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 Collingdale, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll, Harrisburg, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
Patp Toll
19.6 mi in|~40m
Harrisburg
19.6 mi in|~40m
Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg
265.9 mi in|~5h 10m|via I 70
Wheeling
265.9 mi in|~5h 10m|via I 70
New Stanton
265.9 mi in|~5h 10m|via I 70
Washington
266.3 mi in|~5h 11m|via I 70
Columbus
266.3 mi in|~5h 11m|via I 70
Fayette City
281.1 mi in|~5h 31m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
245.3 mi
4h 27m
I 70
15.2 mi
21m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi
8m
Springfield Road
4.6 mi
10m
Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi
6m
Bebout Road
2.9 mi
6m
East Lancaster Avenue
2.1 mi
4m
Sproul Road
2.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 245.3 mi, about 4h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collingdale, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Macdade Boulevard
116 ft·7 sec·Macdade Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
1.2 mi·3 min·Clifton Avenue
3
Turn left onto Springfield Road
3.8 mi·9 min·Springfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Turn straight onto PA 320
2.1 mi·4 min·Sproul Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn straight onto Springfield Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Springfield Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto PA 3
1.5 mi·3 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn right onto PA 252
1.6 mi·2 min·Newtown Street Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on PA 252
3.7 mi·6 min·Darby Paoli Road
9
Turn left onto Darby Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Darby Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 30
2.1 mi·4 min·East Lancaster Avenue
11
Turn right onto PA 29
0.7 mi·1 min·South Morehall Road
12
Continue on PA 29
1.3 mi·2 min·North Morehall Road
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, HarrisburgUse the right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 Toll West: HarrisburgUse the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 76; PATP
245 mi·4 hr 27 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
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
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
19
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft·7 sec·Rostraver Road
20
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Vance Deicas Highway
21
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi·34 sec·Donora-Monessen Bridge
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
23
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·McKean Avenue
24
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi·2 min·Monogahela Avenue
25
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi·48 sec·Country Club Road
26
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Coyle Curtin Road
27
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
28
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi·8 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Exit 48Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
30
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Finleyville Elrama Road
31
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
32
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi·51 sec·Washington Avenue
33
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rankintown Road
34
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Venetia Road
35
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bebout Road
36
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft·5 sec·Valley Brook Road
37
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Valley Brook Road
38
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft·26 sec·East McMurray Road
39
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft·2 sec·Thomas Road
40
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.9 miles from Collingdale, PA, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 245.3 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 67 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.9 miles or 3h 6m 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 52m
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 Collingdale, 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 Collingdale, PA
This is one driving day of about 303.9 miles and 6h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Collingdale, 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 245.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.9 mi from Collingdale, PA
· 3h 6m into the drive
The midpoint is around 151.9 miles from Collingdale, 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 245.3 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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Free
near mile 115.3
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...
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 220.1
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...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 73.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.38 one way
$100.77 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$55.18
$110.36
premium
$4.93
$58.94
$117.87
diesel
$5.61
$67.10
$134.19
Estimated Tolls: $32.44
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(245.3 mi)$31.88
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
$50
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$108–$133
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.2
1
$31.91
$14.59
Efficient EV
76
0
$26.59
$12.16
EV Truck/SUV
121.6
1
$42.55
$19.45
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Collingdale, PA
Afternoon
in Collingdale on Friday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
McMurray, PA
Afternoon
in McMurray on Friday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
152 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
14 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
6h 10m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Collingdale, PA to McMurray, PA covers 303.9 miles and takes about 6h 10m 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 151.9 miles from Collingdale, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 26 significant decision points across 303.9 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 19.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 265.9 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Collingdale, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll, Harrisburg, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Flight 93 National Memorial. 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.
