Drive Time
5h 1m
Distance
294.8 mi
475 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
The drive from Jim Thorpe, PA to McMurray, PA covers 294.8 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Street, Lehigh Avenue, East Catawissa Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.42 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 Jim Thorpe, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 1m drive with frequent turns across 294.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lehigh Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Catawissa Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stock Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hauto Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lafayette Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mahanoy Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Creek Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Jim Thorpe, PA and McMurray, PA.
Start on West 6th Street
Turn right onto North Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lehigh Avenue
Continue on East Catawissa Street
Turn slight right onto Stock Street
Continue on Hauto Highway
Continue on Lafayette Avenue
Continue on Mahanoy Avenue
Continue on Pine Creek Drive
Continue on Barnesville Drive
Continue on Barnesville Drive
Continue on Vulcan Hill Road
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
Take the exit slight right toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
Keep slight left
Turn straight onto McKean Avenue
Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue
Turn left onto Country Club Road
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
Continue on Washington Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue
Continue on Rankintown Road
Continue on Venetia Road
Turn right onto Bebout Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road
Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
Turn left onto Thomas Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.4 miles or 2h 30m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McMurray, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 294.8 miles and 5h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.4 mi from Jim Thorpe, PA · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 147.4 miles from Jim Thorpe, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$47.42 one way
$94.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $53.38 | $106.75 |
| premium | $4.95 | $57.50 | $115.00 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $69.41 | $138.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.95 | $14.15 |
| Efficient EV | 73.7 | 0 | $25.79 | $11.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.9 | 1 | $41.27 | $18.87 |
Gas CO2
103 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Jim Thorpe on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in McMurray on Saturday
Local time
9:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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