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Trip from McMurray, PA to Freeland, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 45m

Distance

271.8 mi

437 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 32m ★
6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 52m
3 PM
5h 56m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown McMurray, PA, PA

McMurray, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown Freeland, PA, PA

Freeland, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from McMurray, PA to Freeland, PA covers 271.8 miles and takes about 5h 45m 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 $45.06 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

135.9 miles from McMurray, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 45m. Total distance: 271.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 45m 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 5h 45m drive with frequent turns across 271.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McMurray, PA to Freeland, 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 Freeland, 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 left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

12 mi · 14 min · I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
19

Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
20

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

102 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway
21

Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Hazleton, Mountain Top

0.2 mi · 31 sec · PA 309: Hazleton, Mountain Top
22

Turn right onto North Hunter Highway

2.5 mi · 3 min · North Hunter Highway
23

Turn left onto East Butler Drive

3.2 mi · 5 min · East Butler Drive
24

Continue on South Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Street
25

Turn left onto Centre Street

184 ft · 10 sec · Centre Street
26

Turn right

92 ft · 7 sec
27

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 135.9 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 2h 52m 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 60 miles or 1h 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 135.9 miles or 2h 52m 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 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Freeland, 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 271.8 miles and 5h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 135.9 mi from McMurray, PA · 2h 52m into the drive

city of Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oil City, PA

136 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

Wilkinsburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oil City, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.9 miles from McMurray, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Freeland, PA

The final approach into Freeland, 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 Freeland, 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

$45.06 one way

$90.12 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $49.35 $98.70
premium $4.93 $52.71 $105.42
diesel $5.61 $60.01 $120.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.5 1 $28.54 $13.05
Efficient EV 68 0 $23.78 $10.87
EV Truck/SUV 108.7 1 $38.05 $17.40

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

McMurray, PA

Night in McMurray on Friday

Local time

11:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Freeland, PA

Night in Freeland on Friday

Local time

11:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Oil City, PA

136 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

5h 45m 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 Freeland, PA covers 271.8 miles and takes about 5h 45m 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 135.9 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 $45.06 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 straightforward 5h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McMurray, PA to Freeland, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from McMurray, PA to Freeland, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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