Trip from McMurray, PA to Prospect Park, PA

Drive Time

6h 9m

Distance

299.4 mi

482 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 57m ★

6 AM

6h 9m

8 AM

6h 35m

10 AM

6h 18m

12 PM

6h 16m

3 PM

6h 20m

5 PM

6h 34m

8 PM

6h 2m

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

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McMurray, PA

Haneul Trac

Prospect Park, PA

Sean Ingram

Trip Overview

Spanning 299.4 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip connects McMurray to Prospect Park in approximately 6 hours and 9 minutes. Because the drive is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. You should budget about $50 for fuel to cover the distance, which primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will remain within the same regional climate and cultural landscape throughout the journey. It is a straightforward, highway-focused route that is best suited for travelers looking to move efficiently between the two points.

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

149.7 miles from McMurray, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed transit experience, as 83% of your journey takes place on major highways. The route is defined by a significant 245.3-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which will likely account for the bulk of your time behind the wheel. While the Hayden Boulevard sections offer a change of pace, the drive remains heavily focused on interstate travel. You can anticipate a consistent, fast-moving environment that prioritizes time efficiency over winding backroads. Prepare for long periods of steady cruising where the road character remains predictable and focused on connecting the Commonwealth's regions.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 38 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 245.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 299.4 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 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 279.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

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...

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

279.1 mi into trip | ~5h 28m in

Take the exit toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 320 Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

294.4 mi into trip | ~5h 58m in | PA 320 / Sproul Road

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 320 / Sproul Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

295.3 mi into trip | ~6h in | PA 420 / West Woodland Avenue

Turn left onto PA 420 / West Woodland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between McMurray, PA and Prospect Park, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and Malvern.

Patp: Harrisburg

33 mi in | ~58m | via I 70

Pittsburgh

33 mi in | ~58m | via I 70

Malvern

279.1 mi in | ~5h 28m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	245.3 mi	4h 27m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	6 mi	8m
Hayden Boulevard	5.1 mi	8m
West Newton Road	4.8 mi	7m
Finleyville Elrama Road	4.6 mi	8m
Darby Paoli Road	3.7 mi	6m
Mount Pleasant Road	3.6 mi	6m
Sproul Road	3 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 245.3 mi, about 4h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Thomas Road

52 ft · 4 sec · Thomas Road

Turn right onto East McMurray Road

304 ft · 8 sec · East McMurray Road

Turn right onto Valley Brook Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

Enter roundabout onto Bebout Road

35 ft · 1 sec · Bebout Road

Continue on Bebout Road

2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

At end of road, turn left onto Venetia Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Venetia Road

Continue on Rankintown Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rankintown Road

Continue on Washington Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Washington Avenue

Continue on Washington Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Washington Avenue

Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road

4.6 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

Turn left onto PA 837

2.3 mi · 4 min · PA 837

Take the ramp

362 ft · 10 sec

Merge onto PA 51

5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec

Turn left onto PA 136

320 ft · 6 sec · Rainbow Run Road

Continue on PA 136

4.8 mi · 7 min · West Newton Road

Continue on PA 136

3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Merge onto I 70

6.0 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Use the none lane.

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 70

Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

245 mi · 4 hr 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 320 Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 29

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

Continue on PA 29

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Morehall Road

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn left onto US 30

2.2 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Darby Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Darby Road

Turn right onto PA 252

3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

Continue on PA 252

1.5 mi · 2 min · Newtown Street Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto PA 3

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Chester Pike

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto Springfield Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Springfield Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on PA 320

2.1 mi · 4 min · Sproul Road

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 320

0.9 mi · 1 min · Sproul Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto PA 420

2.3 mi · 5 min · West Woodland Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on PA 420

1.3 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on PA 420

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

Turn left onto Maryland Avenue

425 ft · 18 sec · Maryland Avenue

Arrive at destination

Maryland Avenue

Trip Plan

To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel during the 6-hour journey. Since the longest segment covers over 245 miles, checking your tire pressure and fluid levels before departing McMurray is a smart safety move. Aim to head out early in the morning to avoid potential traffic congestion on the Turnpike, which can impact your arrival time in Prospect Park. Because this is a single-day trip, your primary goal should be maintaining a steady pace rather than rushing. Keep your E-ZPass or toll payment method easily accessible, as the heavy reliance on the Pennsylvania Turnpike means you will encounter multiple toll points along the way.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 149.7 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 3h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 245.3 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 149.7 miles or 3h 7m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prospect Park, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving McMurray, 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 McMurray, PA

This is one driving day of about 299.4 miles and 6h 9m.

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 245.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 149.7 mi from McMurray, PA · 3h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

150 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.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149.7 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 245.3 miles.

Arriving in Prospect Park, PA

The final approach into Prospect Park, 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 Prospect Park, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.54 one way

$99.08 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$54.21	$108.42
premium	$4.92	$58.02	$116.04
diesel	$5.64	$66.52	$133.03

Estimated Tolls: $31.89

Pennsylvania Turnpike (245.3 mi) $31.89

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

$50

Tolls

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$106–$131

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89.8	1	$31.44	$14.37
Efficient EV	74.9	0	$26.20	$11.98
EV Truck/SUV	119.8	1	$41.92	$19.16

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

McMurray, PA

Evening in McMurray on Sunday

Local time

7:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Prospect Park, PA

Evening in Prospect Park on Sunday

Local time

7:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

150 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 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

6h 9m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Prospect Park, PA covers 299.4 miles and takes about 6h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Hayden Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 149.7 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 $49.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

Between McMurray, PA and Prospect Park, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and Malvern.

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