Origin
McMurray, PA
Afternoon in McMurray on Thursday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Decatur, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
191.5 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
★
6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Decatur, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from McMurray, PA to Decatur, PA covers 191.5 miles and takes about 4h 25m 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, McMurray Road, Washington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.75 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
95.7 miles from McMurray, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 25m. Total distance: 191.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 25m drive with frequent turns across 191.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 25m) 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 Decatur, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East McMurray Road | — | — |
| McMurray Road | — | — |
| Washington Road | — | — |
| Cochran Road | — | — |
| Greentree Road | — | — |
| I 376 East | — | — |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | — | — |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | — | — |
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 Decatur, PA.
1
Start on Thomas Road
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
Thomas Road
2
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East McMurray Road
3
Continue on McMurray Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
McMurray Road
4
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
5
Turn straight onto Washington Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Washington Road
6
Turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cochran Road
7
Turn right onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Greentree Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 376 East: Pittsburgh
9
Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
10
Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
45 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
William Penn Highway
12
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Admiral Peary Highway
13
Continue on William Penn Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
14
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
16
Merge slight left
41 mi
·
44 min
17
Keep slight left
4.0 mi
·
4 min
18
Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Mount Nittany Expressway
19
Continue on Boal Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boal Avenue
20
Continue on General Potter Highway
22 mi
·
28 min
·
General Potter Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 522 North: Selinsgrove
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 522 North: Selinsgrove
22
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
South Walnut Street
23
Turn left onto Alfarata Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Alfarata Road
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Stage Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Stage Road
25
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 95.7 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 2h 12m 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 42 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.7 miles or 2h 12m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Decatur, 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 191.5 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 95.7 mi from McMurray, PA · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.7 miles from McMurray, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Decatur, PA
The final approach into Decatur, 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 Decatur, 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
$31.75 one way
$63.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $34.77 | $69.54 |
| premium | $4.93 | $37.14 | $74.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.28 | $84.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.11 | $9.19 |
| Efficient EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.6 | 0 | $26.81 | $12.26 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Decatur, PA
Afternoon in Decatur on Thursday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Portage, PA
96 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
7 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 25m 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 Decatur, PA covers 191.5 miles and takes about 4h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East McMurray Road, McMurray Road, Washington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.7 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 $31.75 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 25m) 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 Decatur, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McMurray, PA to Decatur, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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