Origin
McMurray, PA
Afternoon in McMurray on Saturday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to Media, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 59m
Distance
295.2 mi
475 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 47m
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6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 25m
10 AM
6h 9m
12 PM
6h 6m
3 PM
6h 10m
5 PM
6h 24m
8 PM
5h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Media, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from McMurray, PA to Media, PA covers 295.2 miles and takes about 5h 59m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.94 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
147.6 miles from McMurray, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East McMurray Road | — | — |
| Valley Brook Road | — | — |
| Bebout Road | — | — |
| Venetia Road | — | — |
| Rankintown Road | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Finleyville Elrama Road | — | — |
| Hayden Boulevard | — | — |
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 Media, PA.
1
Start on Thomas Road
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
Thomas Road
2
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
305 ft
·
8 sec
·
East McMurray Road
3
Turn right onto Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Brook Road
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bebout Road
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bebout Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Bebout Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Venetia Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Venetia Road
7
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankintown Road
8
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Washington Avenue
10
Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
11
Turn left
2.3 mi
·
4 min
12
Take the ramp straight
361 ft
·
10 sec
13
Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Hayden Boulevard
14
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
15
Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road
322 ft
·
7 sec
·
Rainbow Run Road
16
Continue on West Newton Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
West Newton Road
17
Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mount Pleasant Road
18
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
22
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
245 mi
·
4 hr 27 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23
Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
24
Turn left onto North Morehall Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morehall Road
25
Continue on South Morehall Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morehall Road
26
Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
27
Turn right onto Darby Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Darby Road
28
Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Darby Paoli Road
29
Continue on Newtown Street Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Newtown Street Road
30
Continue on Palmers Mill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Palmers Mill Road
31
Continue on Palmer Mill Road
354 ft
·
11 sec
·
Palmer Mill Road
32
Continue on North Providence Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Providence Road
33
Turn slight right onto North Monroe Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Monroe Street
34
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 147.6 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 2h 59m 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 65 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.6 miles or 2h 59m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Media, 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 295.2 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 147.6 miles from McMurray, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.94 one way
$97.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $53.60 | $107.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $57.25 | $114.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $65.18 | $130.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.6 | 1 | $31.00 | $14.17 |
| Efficient EV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.83 | $11.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118.1 | 1 | $41.33 | $18.89 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Media, PA
Afternoon in Media on Saturday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
148 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
26 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 59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
295.2 mi in 5h 59m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East McMurray Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 59m 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 Media, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 59m. Total distance: 295.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McMurray, PA to Media, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Media, PA before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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