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Trip from McMurray, PA to McSherrystown, PA

Drive Time

4h 38m

Distance

198.3 mi

319 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

27 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 25m ★
6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 30m

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

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Downtown McMurray, PA, PA

McMurray, PA

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Downtown McSherrystown, PA, PA

McSherrystown, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from McMurray, PA to McSherrystown, PA covers 198.3 miles and takes about 4h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, Lincoln Way West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.81 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

99.2 miles from McMurray, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from McMurray, PA to McSherrystown, PA covers 198.3 miles and takes about 4h 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 40 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 86.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33 miles in near I 70.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 198.3 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 33 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.4 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

8
33 mi into trip | ~58m in | I 70

Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

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 58 Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisb...
6
33.5 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
7
120.4 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | I 70

Take the exit onto I 70 toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

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 US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington...
8
122.3 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
6
185.9 mi into trip | ~4h 18m in | US 30; PA 116 / York Street

Enter roundabout onto US 30; PA 116 / York Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

Between McMurray, PA and McSherrystown, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington and Gettysburg.

Patp: Harrisburg

33 mi in | ~58m | via I 70

Pittsburgh

33 mi in | ~58m | via I 70

Baltimore

120.4 mi in | ~2h 35m | via I 70

Washington

120.4 mi in | ~2h 35m | via I 70

Gettysburg

122.3 mi in | ~2h 39m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 86.5 mi 1h 35m
Lincoln Highway 20.7 mi 29m
Lincoln Way West 17.2 mi 25m
Chambersburg Road 13.4 mi 20m
Lincoln Way East 10.1 mi 16m
Hanover Road 9.1 mi 14m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 6 mi 8m
Hayden Boulevard 5.1 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 86.5 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and McSherrystown, PA.

1

Start on Thomas Road

52 ft · 4 sec · Thomas Road
2

Turn right onto East McMurray Road

304 ft · 8 sec · East McMurray Road
3

Turn right onto Valley Brook Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valley Brook Road
4

Enter roundabout onto Bebout Road

35 ft · 1 sec · Bebout Road
5

Continue on Bebout Road

2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road
6

At end of road, turn left onto Venetia Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Venetia Road
7

Continue on Rankintown Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rankintown Road
8

Continue on Washington Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Washington Avenue
9

Continue on Washington Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Washington Avenue
10

Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road

4.6 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
11

Turn left onto PA 837

2.3 mi · 4 min · PA 837
12

Take the ramp

362 ft · 10 sec
13

Merge onto PA 51

5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec
15

Turn left onto PA 136

320 ft · 6 sec · Rainbow Run Road
16

Continue on PA 136

4.8 mi · 7 min · West Newton Road
17

Continue on PA 136

3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road
18

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
19

Merge onto I 70

6.0 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20

Take the exit onto I 70

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 70
Exit 58 Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 70
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
22

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

87 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
23

Take the exit onto I 70

1.9 mi · 3 min · I 70
Toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC Use the slight right lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 47 sec
Toward US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg Use the slight right lane.
25

Merge onto US 30

21 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
26

Continue on US 30

17 mi · 25 min · Lincoln Way West
27

Continue on US 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Loudon Street
Use the right lane.
28

Continue on US 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Queen Street
29

Merge onto US 30

10 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Way East
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Continue on US 30

13 mi · 20 min · Chambersburg Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Continue on US 30

0.5 mi · 1 min · Buford Avenue
32

Continue on US 30

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Chambersburg Street
33

Enter roundabout onto US 30; PA 116

187 ft · 8 sec · York Street
34

Continue on US 30; PA 116

0.2 mi · 43 sec · York Street
35

Turn straight onto PA 116

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Hanover Street
36

Continue on PA 116

3.8 mi · 6 min · Hanover Road
37

Continue on PA 116

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Hanover Street
38

Continue on PA 116

5.3 mi · 7 min · Hanover Road
39

Continue on PA 116

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
40

Arrive at destination

PA 116

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 99.2 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.2 miles or 2h 12m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McSherrystown, 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 198.3 miles and 4h 38m.

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.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 86.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.2 mi from McMurray, PA · 2h 12m into the drive

Downtown Jamestown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.2 miles from McMurray, 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 86.5 miles.

Arriving in McSherrystown, PA

The final approach into McSherrystown, 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 McSherrystown, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 75.2
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 177.8
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 47.9
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

24 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 102.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.81 one way

$65.63 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $35.90 $71.81
premium $4.92 $38.43 $76.85
diesel $5.64 $44.06 $88.11

Estimated Tolls: $11.25

Pennsylvania Turnpike (86.5 mi) $11.25

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

$33

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

27 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Travelers' Oasis - Tesla Supercharger

BREEZEWOOD, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Chambersburg, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Giant Eagle - Tesla Supercharger

Bridgeville, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

South Hills Market District - Tesla Supercharger

Bethel Park, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

GetGo - Tesla Supercharger

New Stanton, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

South Somerset Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Somerset, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

North Somerset Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Somerset, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Breezewood, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 10 Electrify America: 5 APPLEGREEN: 3 ChargePoint Network: 2 FCN: 2 ABM: 1 EV Connect: 1 eVgo Network: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.5 0 $20.82 $9.52
Efficient EV 49.6 0 $17.35 $7.93
EV Truck/SUV 79.3 0 $27.76 $12.69

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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

McMurray, PA

Morning in McMurray on Monday

Local time

8:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Chance Rain Showers

SW 15 to 20 mph 54% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

McSherrystown, PA

Morning in McSherrystown on Monday

Local time

8:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°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

3 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 38m 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 McSherrystown, PA covers 198.3 miles and takes about 4h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, Lincoln Way West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.2 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 $32.81 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 198.3 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 33 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.4 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between McMurray, PA and McSherrystown, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington and Gettysburg.

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