Origin
McMurray, PA
Late night in McMurray on Friday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Brookhaven, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 2m
Distance
295.8 mi
476 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 49m
★
6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 28m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 9m
3 PM
6h 12m
5 PM
6h 27m
8 PM
5h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Brookhaven, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from McMurray, PA to Brookhaven, PA covers 295.8 miles and takes about 6h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pottstown Pike, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 237.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.04 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
147.9 miles from McMurray, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 2m. Total distance: 295.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 2m highway drive covering 295.8 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pottstown Pike. The longest continuous stretch is about 237.7 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 33 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 237.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pottstown Pike. 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.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 295.8 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 271.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
33 mi into trip
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~58m in
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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
271.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 20m in
Take the exit toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
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 312
Toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Che...
7
272 mi into trip
|
~5h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 100 South: Downingtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 100 South: Downingtown
6
281.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 36m in
Take the exit toward PA 3: Newtown Square
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 3: Newtown Square
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 Brookhaven, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Pottstown and Chester.
Patp: Harrisburg
33 mi in
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~58m
|
via I 70
Pittsburgh
33 mi in
|
~58m
|
via I 70
Pottstown
271.5 mi in
|
~5h 20m
Chester
271.5 mi in
|
~5h 20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 237.7 mi | 4h 19m |
| Pottstown Pike | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Middletown Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 237.7 mi, about 4h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Brookhaven, 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
238 mi
·
4 hr 19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 312
Toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 100 South: Downingtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto PA 100
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Pottstown Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto US 202
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 202
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward PA 3: Newtown Square
Use the right lane.
28
Turn right onto PA 3
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn right onto PA 352
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chester Road
Use the right lane.
30
Continue on PA 352
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Middletown Road
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on PA 352
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South New Middletown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on PA 352
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
33
Arrive at destination
PA 352
Trip Plan
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 147.9 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 3h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 237.7 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 65 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.9 miles or 3h 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 4h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookhaven, 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.
+
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 295.8 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 237.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.9 mi from McMurray, PA · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.9 miles from McMurray, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 237.7 miles.
Arriving in Brookhaven, PA
The final approach into Brookhaven, 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 Brookhaven, 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
$49.04 one way
$98.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $53.71 | $107.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $57.37 | $114.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.31 | $130.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $30.90
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(237.7 mi)
$30.90
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
$49
Tolls
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.7 | 1 | $31.06 | $14.20 |
| Efficient EV | 74 | 0 | $25.88 | $11.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.3 | 1 | $41.41 | $18.93 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Brookhaven, PA
Late night in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
148 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 2m 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 Brookhaven, PA covers 295.8 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pottstown Pike, 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 147.9 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 $49.04 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 295.8 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 271.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between McMurray, PA and Brookhaven, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Pottstown and Chester.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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