McMurray, PA to DuBois, PA is 116.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m via PA 28 and US 422, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward trip with a significant portion on highway. It's a good option if you're looking for a relatively quick journey between these two points. Expect a drive primarily focused on efficient travel, making it suitable for a single-day excursion.
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
58.2 miles from McMurray, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 116.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is mostly highway-focused, with 71% of the drive on faster roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 73.9 miles primarily on PA 28, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. The journey transitions between PA 28 and the Keystone Shortway (US 422), offering a mix of highway speeds. The character of the road is geared towards covering distance efficiently, rather than winding through small towns or demanding constant navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 28 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 116.4 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 7.7 miles (US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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7.7 mi into trip|~17m in|US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road
Turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
14.5 mi into trip|~29m in|I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
15.5 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
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 1D
Toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio...
6
53 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, In...
5
113.3 mi into trip|~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between McMurray, PA and DuBois, PA, road signs point toward Etna and Indiana.
Etna
15.5 mi in|~30m
Indiana
53 mi in|~1h 19m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
PA 28
73.9 mi
1h 42m
Keystone Shortway
17.5 mi
18m
US 422
5.1 mi
6m
Washington Road
3.3 mi
7m
McMurray Road
2.4 mi
5m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi
3m
Greentree Road
2.3 mi
4m
East McMurray Road
1.9 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
PA 28
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and DuBois, PA.
1
Start on Thomas Road
52 ft·4 sec·Thomas Road
2
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
1.9 mi·4 min·East McMurray Road
3
Continue on McMurray Road
2.4 mi·5 min·McMurray Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn slight right
0.1 mi·22 sec
5
Turn straight onto US 19
3.3 mi·7 min·Washington Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 19; Yellow Belt
1.8 mi·3 min·Cochran Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto PA 121
2.3 mi·4 min·Greentree Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
9
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
2.3 mi·3 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279
0.2 mi·23 sec·Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
11
Continue on I 279
0.8 mi·56 sec·I 279
Exit 70CToward I 279 North: North Shore
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 1DToward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, EtnaUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on PA 28
37 mi·48 min·PA 28
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·52 sec
Toward US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
15
Merge onto US 422; PA 28
5.1 mi·6 min·US 422; PA 28
16
Continue on PA 28; PA 66
37 mi·54 min·PA 28; PA 66
17
Take the ramp onto PA 28 Truck
0.4 mi·46 sec·PA 28 Truck
18
Merge onto I 80; PA 28 Truck
17 mi·18 min·Keystone Shortway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway
20
Turn slight left
187 ft·7 sec
21
Turn right onto US 219
1.4 mi·1 min·Rich Highway
22
Continue on US 219
0.9 mi·1 min·West Dubois Avenue
23
Turn right onto US 219
0.6 mi·52 sec·Liberty Boulevard
24
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
80 ft·1 sec·East Park Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
East Park Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 45m duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, so you can leave whenever it suits your schedule. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on PA 28, as services might be less frequent. A good tip for this route is to ensure you have your preferred audio or podcasts ready for the longer highway segments.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.2 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 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 26 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 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 2h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near DuBois, 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 116.4 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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.
The longest stretch is on PA 28 for about 73.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.2 mi from McMurray, PA
· 1h 26m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.9
0
$12.22
$5.59
Efficient EV
29.1
0
$10.19
$4.66
EV Truck/SUV
46.6
0
$16.30
$7.45
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
McMurray, PA
Night
in McMurray on Friday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
DuBois, PA
Night
in DuBois on Friday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 DuBois, PA covers 116.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 28, Keystone Shortway, US 422. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.2 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 $19.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 116.4 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 7.7 miles (US 19; Yellow Belt / Cochran Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles (I 279 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between McMurray, PA and DuBois, PA, road signs point toward Etna and Indiana.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
