Drive Time
6h 3m
Distance
283.7 mi
457 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
The drive from McMurray, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA covers 283.7 miles and takes about 6h 3m 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 $45.64 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
141.9 miles from McMurray, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 3m drive with frequent turns across 283.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East McMurray Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McMurray Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cochran Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greentree Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 376 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and Jim Thorpe, PA.
Start on Thomas Road
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
Continue on McMurray Road
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Washington Road
Turn left onto Cochran Road
Turn right onto Greentree Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway
Continue on State Route 93
Continue on Valmont Parkway
Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard
Continue on North Broad Street
Continue on West Broad Street
Continue on Berwick Street
Continue on Broad Street
Continue on Hudson Drive
Continue on Hunter Street
Continue on Hudson Drive
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street
Continue on Lehigh Avenue
Turn left onto North Street
Turn left onto West 6th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.9 miles or 3h 1m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jim Thorpe, 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 283.7 miles and 6h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 141.9 mi from McMurray, PA · 3h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 141.9 miles from McMurray, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Jim Thorpe, 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 Jim Thorpe, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$45.64 one way
$91.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $51.37 | $102.74 |
| premium | $4.95 | $55.33 | $110.67 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $66.79 | $133.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.1 | 1 | $29.79 | $13.62 |
| Efficient EV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.82 | $11.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.5 | 1 | $39.72 | $18.16 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in McMurray on Saturday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Jim Thorpe on Saturday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Jamestown, NY
142 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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