Origin
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Wednesday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Carroll Valley, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
198.6 mi
320 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
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6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
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Carroll Valley, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from McMurray, PA to Carroll Valley, PA covers 198.6 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East McMurray Road, Valley Brook Road, Bebout Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.93 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
99.3 miles from McMurray, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 10m drive with frequent turns across 198.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East McMurray Road 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 10m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McMurray, PA to Carroll Valley, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East McMurray Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Valley Brook Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bebout Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Venetia Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rankintown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Finleyville Elrama Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mon/Fayette Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East McMurray Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Carroll Valley, PA.
1
Start on Thomas Road
52 ft
·
5 sec
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Thomas Road
2
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
305 ft
·
8 sec
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East McMurray Road
3
Turn right onto Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Brook Road
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bebout Road
36 ft
·
1 sec
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Bebout Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Bebout Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Venetia Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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Venetia Road
7
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankintown Road
8
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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Washington Avenue
9
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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Washington Avenue
10
Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Finleyville Elrama Road
11
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
33 mi
·
35 min
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Mon/Fayette Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Northgate Highway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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US 40: Northgate Highway
14
Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road
344 ft
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13 sec
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Old Pittsburgh Road
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Northgate Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northgate Highway
16
Turn right onto Pittsburgh Road
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
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Pittsburgh Road
17
Continue on Pittsburgh Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh Street
18
Continue on Morgantown Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Morgantown Street
19
Turn left onto West Fayette Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fayette Street
20
Turn straight onto East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Main Street
21
Continue on National Pike
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
National Pike
22
Keep slight left
29 mi
·
39 min
23
Take the exit slight right
262 ft
·
8 sec
24
Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
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Garrett Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East, US 40 East, US 219 North: Cumberland
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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I 68 East, US 40 East, US 219 North: Cumberland
26
Merge slight left onto National Freeway
67 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
National Freeway
27
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
28
Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.3 mi
·
3 min
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I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
29
Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
25 mi
·
26 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
30
Take the exit slight right toward MD 66: Smithsburg, Boonsboro
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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MD 66: Smithsburg, Boonsboro
31
Keep slight left to continue on MD 66 North: Smithsburg, Red Heifer
82 ft
·
2 sec
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MD 66 North: Smithsburg, Red Heifer
32
Turn left onto Mapleville Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Mapleville Road
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mapleville Road
154 ft
·
3 sec
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Mapleville Road
34
Exit the roundabout onto Mapleville Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Mapleville Road
35
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Jefferson Boulevard
36
Continue on Smithsburg Pike
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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Smithsburg Pike
37
Turn right onto Raven Rock Road
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Raven Rock Road
38
Continue on Macafee Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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Macafee Hill Road
39
Turn right onto Military Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Military Road
40
Turn left onto Hilltop Road
384 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hilltop Road
41
Continue on Monterey Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Monterey Lane
42
Turn right onto Buchanan Trail East
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Buchanan Trail East
43
Continue on Waynesboro Pike
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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Waynesboro Pike
44
Turn left onto Fairfield Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairfield Road
45
Turn left onto Deer Trail
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Deer Trail
46
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 99.3 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 2h 5m 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.3 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carroll Valley, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving McMurray, 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 McMurray, PA
This is one driving day of about 198.6 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McMurray, 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 99.3 mi from McMurray, PA · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 99.3 miles from McMurray, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carroll Valley, PA
The final approach into Carroll Valley, 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 Carroll Valley, 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
$32.93 one way
$65.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $36.06 | $72.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $38.52 | $77.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.85 | $87.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.85 | $9.53 |
| Efficient EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.38 | $7.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.80 | $12.71 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
Carroll Valley, PA
Morning in Carroll Valley on Wednesday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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 10m 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 McMurray, PA to Carroll Valley, PA covers 198.6 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East McMurray Road, Valley Brook Road, Bebout Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.3 miles from McMurray, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.93 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 10m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McMurray, PA to Carroll Valley, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McMurray, PA to Carroll Valley, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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