Origin
Decatur, PA
Afternoon in Decatur on Thursday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Decatur, PA to McMurray, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
189 mi
304 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
★
6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Decatur, PA
Haneul Trac
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Decatur, PA to McMurray, PA covers 189 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on William Penn Highway, I 99, US 522 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.2 miles on William Penn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.33 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
94.5 miles from Decatur, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 189 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Decatur, PA to McMurray, PA covers 189 miles and takes about 4h 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Penn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 51.8 miles in near I 99; US 220.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 189 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 51.8 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161.7 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
51.8 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
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I 99; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220 toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda,...
8
161.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m in
|
I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
7
173.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
6
173.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 51m in
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PA 885 / Bates Street
Turn right onto PA 885 / Bates Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
173.7 mi into trip
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~3h 51m in
|
PA 885 / Second Avenue
Turn left onto PA 885 / Second Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Decatur, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Altoona
51.8 mi in
|
~1h 10m
|
via I 99; US 220
Hollidaysburg
85.6 mi in
|
~1h 47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Penn Highway | 61.2 mi | 1h 25m |
| I 99 | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| US 522 | 28.8 mi | 37m |
| Mount Nittany Expressway | 17.5 mi | 21m |
| Admiral Peary Highway | 13.4 mi | 19m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| McMurray Road | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| Blue Belt | 3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
William Penn Highway
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Old Stage Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Stage Road
2
Turn left onto Alfarata Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Alfarata Road
3
Turn right onto US 522
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 522
4
Take the exit onto US 522
22 mi
·
28 min
·
US 522
5
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 322; PA 144 Truck
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
9
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
10
Continue on US 22
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
11
Continue on US 22
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 22
45 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight left lane.
14
Take the exit
478 ft
·
24 sec
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto PA 885
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Second Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hot Metal Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Carson Street
19
Turn right onto Blue Belt
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Becks Run Road
20
Continue on Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Biscayne Drive
21
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Maytide Street
22
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
23
Take the exit onto Blue Belt
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Blue Belt
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Milford Drive
25
Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hillcrest Street
26
Continue on Bethel Church Road
365 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bethel Church Road
27
At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethel Church Road
28
Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethel Church Road
29
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
McMurray Road
Use the left lane.
30
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
31
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 94.5 miles from Decatur, PA, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 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 42 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.5 miles or 1h 58m 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 24m
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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, PA
This is one driving day of about 189 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Decatur, 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 William Penn Highway for about 61.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.5 mi from Decatur, PA · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.5 miles from Decatur, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before William Penn Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.33 one way
$62.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $34.32 | $68.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $36.65 | $73.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.73 | $83.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.85 | $9.07 |
| Efficient EV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.54 | $7.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.46 | $12.10 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
McMurray, PA
Afternoon in McMurray on Thursday
Local time
4:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Portage, PA
95 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
7 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 24m 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 Decatur, PA to McMurray, PA covers 189 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Penn Highway, I 99, US 522. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.5 miles from Decatur, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.33 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 18 significant decision points across 189 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 51.8 miles (I 99; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161.7 miles (I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Decatur, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
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