Origin
McMurray, PA
Night in McMurray on Wednesday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Bridgeport, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
181.6 mi
292 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Bridgeport, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from McMurray, PA to Bridgeport, PA covers 181.6 miles and takes about 4h 11m 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 $30.11 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
90.8 miles from McMurray, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 11m drive with frequent turns across 181.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 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 11m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McMurray, PA to Bridgeport, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East McMurray Road | — | — |
| Valley Brook Road | — | — |
| Bebout Road | — | — |
| Venetia Road | — | — |
| Rankintown Road | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Finleyville Elrama Road | — | — |
| Hayden Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East McMurray Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Bridgeport, PA.
1
Start on Thomas Road
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
Thomas Road
2
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
305 ft
·
8 sec
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
37 sec
·
Washington Avenue
10
Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
11
Turn left
2.3 mi
·
4 min
12
Take the ramp straight
361 ft
·
10 sec
13
Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Hayden Boulevard
14
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
15
Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road
322 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rainbow Run Road
16
Continue on West Newton Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
West Newton Road
17
Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mount Pleasant Road
18
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
22
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
87 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
24
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
25
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
21 mi
·
29 min
·
Lincoln Highway
26
Continue on Lincoln Way West
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Lincoln Way West
27
Continue on West Loudon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Loudon Street
28
Continue on West Queen Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Queen Street
29
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East
10 mi
·
16 min
·
Lincoln Way East
30
Continue on Chambersburg Road
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Chambersburg Road
31
Turn left onto Short Cut Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Short Cut Road
32
Keep slight right to continue on Short Cut Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Short Cut Road
33
Turn straight onto Cashtown Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cashtown Road
34
Turn left onto Boyer Nursery Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Boyer Nursery Road
35
At the end of the road, turn left onto Narrows Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Narrows Road
36
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 90.8 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 40 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.8 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeport, 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 181.6 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 90.8 mi from McMurray, PA · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.8 miles from McMurray, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridgeport, PA
The final approach into Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport, 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
$30.11 one way
$60.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $32.97 | $65.95 |
| premium | $4.93 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.09 | $80.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.07 | $8.72 |
| Efficient EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.89 | $7.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.6 | 0 | $25.42 | $11.62 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Bridgeport, PA
Night in Bridgeport on Wednesday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Berlin, PA
91 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 11m 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 Bridgeport, PA covers 181.6 miles and takes about 4h 11m 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 90.8 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 $30.11 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 11m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McMurray, PA to Bridgeport, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McMurray, PA to Bridgeport, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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