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Trip from Fountain Hill, PA to McMurray, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 58m

Distance

294.9 mi

475 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 45m ★
6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 8m
12 PM
5h 5m
3 PM
5h 9m
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.

Downtown Fountain Hill, PA, PA

Fountain Hill, PA

Kristopher Hines

Downtown McMurray, PA, PA

McMurray, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Fountain Hill, PA to McMurray, PA covers 294.9 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 Broadway, Emmaus Avenue, Emaus Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.89 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

147.4 miles from Fountain Hill, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 294.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 58m 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 58m drive with frequent turns across 294.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway 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 58m 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 Fountain Hill, PA to McMurray, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broadway
Emmaus Avenue
Emaus Avenue
Mack Boulevard
Devonshire Road
Downyflake Lane
Lehigh Street
I 78 West

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Broadway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Broadway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway
2

Keep slight left to continue on Broadway

151 ft · 5 sec · Broadway
3

Continue on Emmaus Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · Emmaus Avenue
4

Continue on Emaus Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Emaus Avenue
5

Turn right onto Mack Boulevard

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Mack Boulevard
6

Turn left onto Devonshire Road

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Devonshire Road
7

Continue on Downyflake Lane

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Downyflake Lane
8

Turn left onto Lehigh Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Lehigh Street
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West, PA 309 North: Harrisburg, Tamaqua

0.4 mi · 56 sec · I 78 West, PA 309 North: Harrisburg, Tamaqua
10

Merge slight left

3.1 mi · 4 min
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Harrisburg

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 78 West: Harrisburg
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

0.7 mi · 49 sec · I 81 South: Harrisburg
13

Merge slight left

37 mi · 44 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

0.3 mi · 49 sec · US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
15

Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

200 ft · 8 sec · US 11 South
16

Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

1.0 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
17

Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 76, PATP
18

Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

0.2 mi · 37 sec · I 76 West: Pittsburgh
19

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

152 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
20

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
21

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
22

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
23

Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road

440 ft · 8 sec · Rostraver Road
24

Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Vance Deicas Highway
25

Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge
26

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 34 sec
27

Turn straight onto McKean Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue
28

Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

1.8 mi · 2 min · Monogahela Avenue
29

Turn left onto Country Club Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Country Club Road
30

Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road
31

Take the ramp right

0.5 mi · 1 min
32

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

8.0 mi · 8 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
33

Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

0.4 mi · 59 sec · West Elizabeth, Finleyville
34

Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
35

Continue on Washington Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Washington Avenue
36

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

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Washington Avenue
37

Continue on Rankintown Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rankintown Road
38

Continue on Venetia Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Venetia Road
39

Turn right onto Bebout Road

2.9 mi · 6 min · Bebout Road
40

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road

184 ft · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road
41

Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valley Brook Road
42

Turn left onto East McMurray Road

459 ft · 26 sec · East McMurray Road
43

Turn left onto Thomas Road

52 ft · 3 sec · Thomas Road
44

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 147.4 miles from Fountain Hill, PA, or about 2h 29m 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 65 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 147.4 miles or 2h 29m 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 4m

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 Fountain Hill, 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 Fountain Hill, PA

This is one driving day of about 294.9 miles and 4h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Fountain Hill, 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 147.4 mi from Fountain Hill, PA · 2h 29m into the drive

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

147 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

Emmitsburg, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 147.4 miles from Fountain Hill, 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

$48.89 one way

$97.78 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $53.55 $107.09
premium $4.93 $57.19 $114.38
diesel $5.61 $65.11 $130.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 88.5 1 $30.96 $14.16
Efficient EV 73.7 0 $25.80 $11.80
EV Truck/SUV 118 1 $41.29 $18.87

Gas CO2

103 kg

EV CO2

35 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

Fountain Hill, PA

Morning in Fountain Hill on Saturday

Local time

9:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McMurray, PA

Morning in McMurray on Saturday

Local time

9:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

147 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

5 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 Fountain Hill, PA to McMurray, PA covers 294.9 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 Broadway, Emmaus Avenue, Emaus Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 147.4 miles from Fountain Hill, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.89 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 58m 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 Fountain Hill, PA to McMurray, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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