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Trip from McMurray, PA to West York, PA

Drive Time

4h 36m

Distance

223 mi

359 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 23m ★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m

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

Haneul Trac

Downtown West York, PA, PA

West York, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from McMurray, PA to West York, PA covers 223 miles and takes about 4h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 83, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 167.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.90 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

111.5 miles from McMurray, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 36m highway drive covering 223 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 83. The longest continuous stretch is about 167.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 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 167.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,269 ft 438 ft

Total Climb

2,027 ft

Total Descent

2,552 ft

Highest Point

2,269 ft

~79.7 mi in

Elevation Range

1,831 ft

Notable High Points

1,830 ft at ~127.4 miles +661 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 83. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.4 miles in near PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 223 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 18.4 miles (PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road): Navigation decision point; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

5
18.4 mi into trip | ~36m in | PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road

Turn left onto PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road

Navigation decision point

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
8
201.7 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg

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 242 Toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
7
219.5 mi into trip | ~4h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 Business, PA 181

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

Toward I 83 Business, PA 181

Towns Along This Route

Between McMurray, PA and West York, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Harrisburg.

Patp: Harrisburg

33 mi in | ~58m | via I 70

Pittsburgh

33 mi in | ~58m | via I 70

Baltimore

201.7 mi in | ~4h 5m

Harrisburg

201.7 mi in | ~4h 5m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 167.8 mi 3h 4m
I 83 17 mi 20m
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
Mount Pleasant Road 3.6 mi 6m
Bebout Road 2.9 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 167.8 mi, about 3h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and West York, 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

168 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 242 Toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
24

Turn straight

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 83 South: York, Baltimore
25

Merge onto I 83

17 mi · 20 min · I 83
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 83 Business, PA 181
27

Keep slight left at fork

172 ft · 6 sec
Toward I 83 Business, PA 181
28

Turn right onto I 83 BUS; PA 181

0.5 mi · 43 sec · North George Street
29

Turn right onto US 30

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Arsenal Road
30

Continue on US 30

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Loucks Road
31

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

1.8 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
32

At end of road, turn left onto PA 74

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Carlisle Avenue
33

Turn right onto Linden Avenue

490 ft · 10 sec · Linden Avenue
34

Continue on North Richland Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Richland Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Turn right onto West King Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West King Street
36

Turn left onto Overbrook Avenue

319 ft · 14 sec · Overbrook Avenue
37

Arrive at destination

Overbrook Avenue

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 111.5 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 167.8 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 111.5 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 3h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West York, 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 223 miles and 4h 36m.

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 167.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.5 mi from McMurray, PA · 2h 26m into the drive

Downtown Washington, DC, DC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, DC

112 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 111.5 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 167.8 miles.

Arriving in West York, PA

The final approach into West York, 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 West York, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 184.6
View on nps.gov
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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 76.9
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...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 46.1
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...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 100
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 207.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.90 one way

$73.80 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $40.38 $80.75
premium $4.92 $43.21 $86.43
diesel $5.64 $49.54 $99.09

Estimated Tolls: $21.81

Pennsylvania Turnpike (167.8 mi) $21.81

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

$37

Tolls

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.9 0 $23.41 $10.70
Efficient EV 55.8 0 $19.51 $8.92
EV Truck/SUV 89.2 1 $31.22 $14.27

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Night in McMurray on Sunday

Local time

9:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West York, PA

Night in West York on Sunday

Local time

9:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

68°F

Washington, DC

112 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

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 36m 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 West York, PA covers 223 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 83, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.5 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 $36.90 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 24 significant decision points across 223 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 18.4 miles (PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road): Navigation decision point; 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.
Between McMurray, PA and West York, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Harrisburg.

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