Origin
Harborcreek, PA
Morning in Harborcreek on Monday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harborcreek, PA to McMurray, PA
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
150.5 mi
242 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
40 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Harborcreek, PA to McMurray, PA covers 150.5 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Raymond P Shafer Highway, I 79, AMVETS Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.9 miles on Raymond P Shafer Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.2 miles from Harborcreek, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 3m drive with frequent turns across 150.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Raymond P Shafer Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 105.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 531 / Depot Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 150.5 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 0.1 miles (PA 531 / Depot Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 121.9 miles (I 79): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 531 / Depot Road
Turn left onto PA 531 / Depot Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I-79 South: Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 22A
Toward I-79 South: Pittsburgh
7
121.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
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I 79
Keep slight right at fork onto I 79 toward Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Washington
8
142.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport, Morganza Road
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 49
Toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh Intern...
6
143.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Morganza Road, National Cemetery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Morganza Road, National Cemetery
Towns Along This Route
Between Harborcreek, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Washington and Pa Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport.
Washington
121.9 mi in
|
~2h 18m
|
via I 79
Pa Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport
142.5 mi in
|
~2h 46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | 105.9 mi | 1h 54m |
| I 79 | 20.6 mi | 28m |
| AMVETS Memorial Highway | 12.5 mi | 16m |
| Depot Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Georgetown Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Valley Brook Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Southern Beltway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Morganza Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Raymond P Shafer Highway
— 105.9 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harborcreek, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on US 20
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Buffalo Road
2
Turn left onto PA 531
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Depot Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge onto I 90
12 mi
·
16 min
·
AMVETS Memorial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22A
Toward I-79 South: Pittsburgh
6
Merge onto I 79
106 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 79
21 mi
·
28 min
·
I 79
Toward Washington
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 49
Toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport, Morganza Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Morganza Road, National Cemetery
10
Merge onto PA Tpke 576
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Southern Beltway
11
Keep slight left at fork
342 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Morganza Road
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
Exit 19
Toward Morganza Road
13
Turn right onto Morganza Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Morganza Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Georgetown Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Georgetown Road
15
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley Brook Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley Brook Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
420 ft
·
16 sec
·
East McMurray Road
18
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
19
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 75.2 miles from Harborcreek, PA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.9 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.2 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
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 Harborcreek, 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 Harborcreek, PA
This is one driving day of about 150.5 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harborcreek, 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 Raymond P Shafer Highway for about 105.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.2 mi from Harborcreek, PA · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.2 miles from Harborcreek, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Raymond P Shafer Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.9 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
$24.90 one way
$49.81 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $27.25 | $54.50 |
| premium | $4.92 | $29.16 | $58.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.44 | $66.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Southern Beltway
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
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
$25
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
40 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
IKEA Pittsburgh - Tesla Supercharger
Pittsburgh, PA
Tesla
16 DCFC
Giant Eagle - Tesla Supercharger
Meadville, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Cranberry Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Cranberry Township, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Sheetz
McKees Rocks, PA
Tesla
11 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Erie, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Wegmans - Tesla Supercharger
Erie, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Hilton Garden Inn Erie - Tesla Supercharger
Erie, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Franklin Park, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 13
Tesla: 10
Non-Networked: 4
Electrify America: 4
eVgo Network: 3
EV Connect: 3
FCN: 2
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.80 | $7.22 |
| Efficient EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.17 | $6.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.07 | $9.63 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Morning in McMurray on Monday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 15 to 20 mph
54% chance
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Mina, NY
75 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
26 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
3h 3m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Harborcreek, PA to McMurray, PA covers 150.5 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Raymond P Shafer Highway, I 79, AMVETS Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.2 miles from Harborcreek, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.90 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 150.5 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 0.1 miles (PA 531 / Depot Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 121.9 miles (I 79): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Harborcreek, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Washington and Pa Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport.
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