Trip from Coplay, PA to McMurray, PA

Drive Time

5h 55m

Distance

290.2 mi

467 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 42m ★

6 AM

5h 55m

8 AM

6h 21m

10 AM

6h 5m

12 PM

6h 2m

3 PM

6h 6m

5 PM

6h 20m

8 PM

5h 48m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Coplay, PA to McMurray, PA covers 290.2 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 151.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.02 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

145.1 miles from Coplay, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 55m highway drive covering 290.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 151.8 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 43 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 151.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,367 ft 302 ft

Total Climb

2,920 ft

Total Descent

2,324 ft

Highest Point

2,367 ft

~207.2 mi in

Elevation Range

2,064 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and William Penn Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 98.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 290.2 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 98.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 31 key points

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

98.4 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the exit toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

98.7 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 11 South

100.2 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh

252.2 mi into trip | ~4h 55m 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:...

252.6 mi into trip | ~4h 56m 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. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, W...

Towns Along This Route

Between Coplay, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.

Middlesex

98.4 mi in | ~2h 3m

Patp

99.7 mi in | ~2h 6m

Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg

252.2 mi in | ~4h 55m | via I 70

Wheeling

252.2 mi in | ~4h 55m | via I 70

New Stanton

252.2 mi in | ~4h 55m | via I 70

Washington

252.6 mi in | ~4h 56m | via I 70

Columbus

252.6 mi in | ~4h 56m | via I 70

Fayette City

267.4 mi in | ~5h 16m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	151.8 mi	2h 47m
William Penn Highway	43.1 mi	51m
I 81	36.6 mi	44m
I 70	15.2 mi	21m
Mon/Fayette Expressway	8 mi	8m
78th Division Highway	7.6 mi	8m
Lehigh Valley Thruway	6.2 mi	8m
Bebout Road	2.9 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 151.8 mi, about 2h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Coplay Street

332 ft · 16 sec · Coplay Street

Turn right onto North 7th Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · North 7th Street

Turn left onto Chestnut Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Chestnut Street

Turn left onto North Ruch Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · North Ruch Street

Turn right onto Center Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Center Street

Turn left onto PA 145

2.7 mi · 5 min · MacArthur Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 22

6.2 mi · 8 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 78; US 22

43 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 78; US 22

7.6 mi · 8 min · 78th Division Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 49 sec

Exit 1B Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 81

37 mi · 44 min · I 81

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

201 ft · 7 sec

Toward US 11 South Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76, PATP

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

152 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the none lane.

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.

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 Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City

Turn slight right onto PA 201

440 ft · 7 sec · Rostraver Road

Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Vance Deicas Highway

Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Turn straight onto PA 837

1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue

Turn left onto PA 837

1.8 mi · 2 min · Monogahela Avenue

Turn left onto PA 88

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Country Club Road

Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto PA Tpke 43

8.0 mi · 8 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec

Exit 48 Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

Continue on Washington Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Washington Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto PA 88

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Washington Avenue

Continue on Rankintown Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rankintown Road

Continue on Venetia Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Venetia Road

Turn right onto Bebout Road

2.9 mi · 6 min · Bebout Road

Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

184 ft · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road

Continue on Valley Brook Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

Turn left onto East McMurray Road

458 ft · 26 sec · East McMurray Road

Turn left onto Thomas Road

52 ft · 2 sec · Thomas Road

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 145.1 miles from Coplay, PA, or about 2h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.8 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 145.1 miles or 2h 57m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McMurray, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Coplay, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Coplay, PA

This is one driving day of about 290.2 miles and 5h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coplay, 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 151.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 145.1 mi from Coplay, PA · 2h 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

145 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

Union, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145.1 miles from Coplay, 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 151.8 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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 100.1

View on nps.gov

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 60

View on nps.gov

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 210.2

View on nps.gov

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 ~60 min detour Free near mile 190.1

View on nps.gov

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...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 240.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.02 one way

$96.04 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$52.54	$105.09
premium	$4.92	$56.23	$112.47
diesel	$5.64	$64.47	$128.94

Estimated Tolls: $20.72

Pennsylvania Turnpike (151.8 mi) $19.73

Mon/Fayette Expressway (8 mi) $0.56

Lehigh Valley Thruway (6.2 mi) $0.43

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

$48

Tolls

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$94–$119

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	87.1	1	$30.47	$13.93
Efficient EV	72.6	0	$25.39	$11.61
EV Truck/SUV	116.1	1	$40.63	$18.57

Gas CO2

102 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Coplay, PA

Evening in Coplay on Sunday

Local time

8:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McMurray, PA

Evening in McMurray on Sunday

Local time

8:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

145 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

1 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 55m 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 Coplay, PA to McMurray, PA covers 290.2 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, William Penn Highway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 145.1 miles from Coplay, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.02 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.

Between Coplay, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 302 ft to 2,367 ft elevation with about 2,920 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Coplay, PA to McMurray, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in McMurray, PA

National Parks Near This Route

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Flight 93 National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Coplay, PA

McMurray, PA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 55m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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