Origin
Macungie, PA
Morning in Macungie on Friday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
286.3 mi
461 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macungie, PA
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McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
The drive from Macungie, PA to McMurray, PA covers 286.3 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, Weilers Road, Hamilton Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.46 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
143.1 miles from Macungie, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 286.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 4h 53m drive with frequent turns across 286.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 53m 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 Macungie, PA to McMurray, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Weilers Road | — | — |
| Hamilton Boulevard | — | — |
| Schantz Road | — | — |
| Independent Road | — | — |
| Golden Key Road | — | — |
| I 78 West | — | — |
| William Penn Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Macungie, PA and McMurray, PA.
Start on the route
At the end of the road, turn right
Turn right onto East Main Street
Turn right onto Weilers Road
Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Schantz Road
Exit the roundabout onto Schantz Road
Turn left onto Independent Road
Continue on Golden Key Road
Take the ramp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
Continue on 78th Division Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
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 63 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.1 miles or 2h 26m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McMurray, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Macungie, 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 Macungie, PA
This is one driving day of about 286.3 miles and 4h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.1 mi from Macungie, PA · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 143.1 miles from Macungie, 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
$47.46 one way
$94.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $51.98 | $103.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $55.52 | $111.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.21 | $126.42 |
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: 100.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.9 | 1 | $30.06 | $13.74 |
| Efficient EV | 71.6 | 0 | $25.05 | $11.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.5 | 1 | $40.08 | $18.32 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Macungie on Friday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in McMurray on Friday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
73°F
Hancock, MD
143 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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