Drive Time
4h 18m
Distance
186 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
The drive from McMurray, PA to Gettysburg, PA covers 186 miles and takes about 4h 18m 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 $29.92 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
93 miles from McMurray, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 18m drive with frequent turns across 186 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East McMurray Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Valley Brook Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bebout Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Venetia Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rankintown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Finleyville Elrama Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hayden Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Gettysburg, PA.
Start on Thomas Road
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
Turn right onto Valley Brook Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bebout Road
Exit the roundabout onto Bebout Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Venetia Road
Continue on Rankintown Road
Continue on Washington Avenue
Continue on Washington Avenue
Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road
Turn left
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard
Take the exit slight right
Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road
Continue on West Newton Road
Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Way West
Continue on West Loudon Street
Continue on West Queen Street
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East
Continue on Chambersburg Road
Continue on Buford Avenue
Continue on Chambersburg Street
Enter the roundabout toward Lincoln Square
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 93 miles or 2h 9m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gettysburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 186 miles and 4h 18m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93 mi from McMurray, PA · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 93 miles from McMurray, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Gettysburg, 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 Gettysburg, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$29.92 one way
$59.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $33.68 | $67.36 |
| premium | $4.95 | $36.28 | $72.55 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $43.79 | $87.58 |
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: 65.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.53 | $8.93 |
| Efficient EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.28 | $7.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.04 | $11.90 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in McMurray on Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Gettysburg on Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Jamestown, NY
93 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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