Trip from McMurray, PA to Caln, PA

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Drive Time

5h 39m

Distance

268.7 mi

432 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 26m ★

6 AM

5h 39m

8 AM

6h 6m

10 AM

5h 49m

12 PM

5h 46m

3 PM

5h 50m

5 PM

6h 4m

8 PM

5h 31m

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

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Caln, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from McMurray, PA to Caln, PA covers 268.7 miles and takes about 5h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 283, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 173.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.55 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

134.4 miles from McMurray, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 39m highway drive covering 268.7 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. The longest continuous stretch is about 173.1 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 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 173.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 283. 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 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 268.7 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 207 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 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

207 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in

Take the exit toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

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 247 Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

207.6 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in

Take the exit toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster

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

Exit 1A Toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster

259.3 mi into trip | ~5h 24m in | US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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 Caln, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Hershey and Lancaster.

Patp: Harrisburg

33 mi in | ~58m | via I 70

Pittsburgh

33 mi in | ~58m | via I 70

Hershey

207 mi in | ~4h 11m

Lancaster

207.6 mi in | ~4h 13m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	173.1 mi	3h 10m
PA 283	28.6 mi	33m
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass	7.7 mi	10m
Old Philadelphia Pike	7.4 mi	12m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	6 mi	8m
Lincoln Highway	5.8 mi	9m
Newport Road	5.4 mi	9m
Hayden Boulevard	5.1 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 173.1 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Caln, 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

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

173 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 2 min

Exit 247 Toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Exit 1A Toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster

Merge onto PA 283

29 mi · 33 min · PA 283

Merge onto US 30

4.4 mi · 6 min · US 30

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward PA 340

Keep slight left at fork

258 ft · 11 sec

Turn left onto PA 340

7.4 mi · 12 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 772

5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

Turn left onto US 30

5.4 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

7.7 mi · 10 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward Reeceville Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto Reeceville Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Reeceville Road

Continue on North Caln Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Caln Road

Turn left onto US 30 BUS

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Lincoln Highway

Turn left onto Seltzer Avenue

225 ft · 9 sec · Seltzer Avenue

Arrive at destination

Seltzer 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 134.4 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 2h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 173.1 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 134.4 miles or 2h 51m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Caln, 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 268.7 miles and 5h 39m.

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 173.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 134.4 mi from McMurray, PA · 2h 51m into the drive

town in Allegany County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

134 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 134.4 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 173.1 miles.

Arriving in Caln, PA

The final approach into Caln, 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 Caln, 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

$44.55 one way

$89.09 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$48.79	$97.58
premium	$4.93	$52.11	$104.22
diesel	$5.61	$59.33	$118.65

Estimated Tolls: $22.50

Pennsylvania Turnpike (173.1 mi) $22.50

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

$45

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 94 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80.6	0	$28.21	$12.90
Efficient EV	67.2	0	$23.51	$10.75
EV Truck/SUV	107.5	1	$37.62	$17.20

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 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 13 hours ago

Origin

McMurray, PA

Morning in McMurray on Wednesday

Local time

8:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Caln, PA

Morning in Caln on Wednesday

Local time

8:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 10 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:17PM EDT until April 14 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:16PM EDT until April 14 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

57°F

Cuba, NY

134 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

4 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

5h 39m 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 Caln, PA covers 268.7 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 283, Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 134.4 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 $44.55 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.