Trip from Jim Thorpe, PA to McMurray, PA

Drive Time

6h 3m

Distance

292.5 mi

471 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 51m ★

6 AM

6h 4m

8 AM

6h 29m

10 AM

6h 13m

12 PM

6h 10m

3 PM

6h 14m

5 PM

6h 28m

8 PM

5h 56m

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

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Jim Thorpe, PA

Michael Taccetta

McMurray, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

Spanning 292.5 miles across Pennsylvania, your journey from Jim Thorpe to McMurray typically takes about 6 hours and 3 minutes. This trip is efficiently handled in a single day, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to cross the state without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-81, and I-70, which keeps the flow of traffic moving steadily. Budgeting approximately $48 for fuel is a smart way to prepare for the expenses of this highway-focused transit. Because both your starting point and destination are located in the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a straightforward, practical route for those prioritizing a direct arrival over scenic detours.

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

146.2 miles from Jim Thorpe, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a drive defined by efficiency, as 87% of your time will be spent cruising on major highways. The route features a significant 151.8-mile stretch along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, where you can maintain a steady pace for a large portion of your travel. This highway-focused profile means you should prepare for a consistent interstate experience rather than winding local roads. While the terrain will shift as you move across the state, the character of the road remains largely predictable and fast-paced. You will spend most of your time focused on the highway, making this an excellent route for drivers who prefer a streamlined, no-fuss transit.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 45 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 100.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 292.5 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 100.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

100.7 mi into trip | ~2h 11m 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

100.9 mi into trip | ~2h 12m 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

102.4 mi into trip | ~2h 15m 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

254.4 mi into trip | ~5h 3m 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:...

254.9 mi into trip | ~5h 4m 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 Jim Thorpe, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.

Middlesex

100.7 mi in | ~2h 11m

Patp

101.9 mi in | ~2h 14m

Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg

254.4 mi in | ~5h 3m | via I 70

Wheeling

254.4 mi in | ~5h 3m | via I 70

New Stanton

254.4 mi in | ~5h 3m | via I 70

Washington

254.9 mi in | ~5h 4m | via I 70

Columbus

254.9 mi in | ~5h 4m | via I 70

Fayette City

269.6 mi in | ~5h 24m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	151.8 mi	2h 47m
I 81	79.1 mi	1h 33m
I 70	15.2 mi	21m
Mon/Fayette Expressway	8 mi	8m
Stock Street	5.2 mi	9m
East Catawissa Street	4.1 mi	6m
Barnesville Drive	3.2 mi	5m
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 Jim Thorpe, PA and McMurray, PA.

Start on West 6th Street

135 ft · 8 sec · West 6th Street

Turn right onto PA 903

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 209

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue

Continue on US 209

4.1 mi · 6 min · East Catawissa Street

Turn slight right onto PA 54

5.2 mi · 9 min · Stock Street

Continue on PA 54

2.7 mi · 4 min · Hauto Highway

Continue on PA 54

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue

Continue on PA 54

1.3 mi · 2 min · Mahanoy Avenue

Continue on PA 54

2.1 mi · 3 min · Pine Creek Drive

Continue on PA 54

0.6 mi · 1 min · Barnesville Drive

Continue on PA 54

2.6 mi · 4 min · Barnesville Drive

Continue on PA 54

0.6 mi · 1 min · Vulcan Hill Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Merge onto I 81

79 mi · 1 hr 33 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

To keep your 6-hour travel day manageable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route relies heavily on major arteries like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-70, keep a close eye on traffic alerts to avoid potential delays near busier interchanges. Departing early in the morning is your best strategy to maintain your estimated arrival time and beat the heavier mid-day traffic. Because you are tackling a long stretch of highway, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting the Turnpike to avoid premium pricing at remote service plazas. Embracing the flexibility of a single-day trip allows you to reach McMurray in time for an evening arrival without the stress of managing multiple overnight logistics.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 146.2 miles from Jim Thorpe, PA, or about 3h 4m 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 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 146.2 miles or 3h 4m 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 47m

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 Jim Thorpe, 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 Jim Thorpe, PA

This is one driving day of about 292.5 miles and 6h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jim Thorpe, 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 146.2 mi from Jim Thorpe, PA · 3h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

146 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

Ithaca, 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 146.2 miles from Jim Thorpe, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.40 one way

$96.80 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$52.96	$105.92
premium	$4.92	$56.68	$113.36
diesel	$5.64	$64.98	$129.97

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

$48

Tolls

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$94–$119

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	87.8	1	$30.71	$14.04
Efficient EV	73.1	0	$25.59	$11.70
EV Truck/SUV	117	1	$40.95	$18.72

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

Jim Thorpe, PA

Evening in Jim Thorpe on Sunday

Local time

8:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McMurray, PA

Evening in McMurray on Sunday

Local time

8:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

146 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

6h 3m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jim Thorpe, PA to McMurray, PA covers 292.5 miles and takes about 6h 3m 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 146.2 miles from Jim Thorpe, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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 Jim Thorpe, 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

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

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

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