Origin
East Franklin, PA
Late night in East Franklin on Thursday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Franklin, PA to McMurray, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 58m
Distance
247.2 mi
398 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 45m
★
6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 8m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 24m
8 PM
4h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Franklin, PA
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McMurray, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Franklin, PA to McMurray, PA covers 247.2 miles and takes about 4h 58m 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 81, I 70 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 $40.98 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
123.6 miles from East Franklin, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 58m highway drive covering 247.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 81. 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 34 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 55.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 247.2 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 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
8
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
7
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
7
209.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m 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
209.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Franklin, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
Middlesex
55.4 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Patp
56.7 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg
209.2 mi in
|
~3h 58m
|
via I 70
Wheeling
209.2 mi in
|
~3h 58m
|
via I 70
New Stanton
209.2 mi in
|
~3h 58m
|
via I 70
Washington
209.6 mi in
|
~3h 59m
|
via I 70
Columbus
209.6 mi in
|
~3h 59m
|
via I 70
Fayette City
224.4 mi in
|
~4h 20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 151.8 mi | 2h 47m |
| I 81 | 54.7 mi | 1h 5m |
| I 70 | 15.2 mi | 21m |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | 8 mi | 8m |
| Bebout Road | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Monogahela Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Vance Deicas Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Venetia Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 151.8 mi, about 2h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Franklin, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on US 209
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 209
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
3
Merge onto I 81
55 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 81
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 52
Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 11 South
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto US 11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76, PATP
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 76; PATP
152 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
10
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.
11
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
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
13
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rostraver Road
14
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Vance Deicas Highway
15
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Donora-Monessen Bridge
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
17
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
McKean Avenue
18
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Monogahela Avenue
19
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Country Club Road
20
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Coyle Curtin Road
21
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
22
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 48
Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
24
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
25
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Washington Avenue
26
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Washington Avenue
27
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankintown Road
28
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Venetia Road
29
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bebout Road
30
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
Valley Brook Road
31
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Brook Road
32
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft
·
26 sec
·
East McMurray Road
33
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
34
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 123.6 miles from East Franklin, PA, or about 2h 24m 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 54 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.6 miles or 2h 24m 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 51m
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 East Franklin, 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 East Franklin, PA
This is one driving day of about 247.2 miles and 4h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from East Franklin, 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 123.6 mi from East Franklin, PA · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.6 miles from East Franklin, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.98 one way
$81.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $44.89 | $89.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $47.94 | $95.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.58 | $109.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $20.29
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(151.8 mi)
$19.73
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
$41
Tolls
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.96 | $11.87 |
| Efficient EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.63 | $9.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.9 | 1 | $34.61 | $15.82 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in McMurray on Thursday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 7 to 14 mph
29% chance
Live forecast
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
20 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 58m 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 East Franklin, PA to McMurray, PA covers 247.2 miles and takes about 4h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 81, 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 123.6 miles from East Franklin, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.98 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 23 significant decision points across 247.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 55.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between East Franklin, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
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