Origin
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Monday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMurray, PA to West York, PA
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
223 mi
359 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
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6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
West York, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Traveling from McMurray to West York covers 223 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 36 minutes. This trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $37 on fuel for the journey, which relies heavily on major arteries like the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-83, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, the transition between them is straightforward and efficient. If you prefer a direct approach to your travels, this highway-focused route is an ideal choice for getting across the state with minimal fuss.
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
111.5 miles from McMurray, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient experience behind the wheel, as 84% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which features a lengthy, uninterrupted stretch of 167.8 miles. Because of this, the road maintains a consistent, high-speed pace that favors forward progress over technical maneuvering. While the character of the drive is primarily an interstate grind, it offers a reliable and predictable environment for long-distance travel. Once you transition off the main turnpike segments, the final portions of the route on I-83 and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway provide a seamless connection to your destination in West York.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 167.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,269 ft
438 ft
Total Climb
2,027 ft
Total Descent
2,552 ft
Highest Point
2,269 ft
~79.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,831 ft
Notable High Points
1,830 ft at ~127.4 miles
+661 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 83. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.4 miles in near PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 223 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.4 miles (PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 33 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
18.4 mi into trip
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~36m in
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PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road
Turn left onto PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road
Navigation decision point
8
33 mi into trip
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~58m in
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I 70
Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 58
Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisb...
6
33.5 mi into trip
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~59m in
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I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
201.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 242
Toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
7
219.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 83 Business, PA 181
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 83 Business, PA 181
Towns Along This Route
Between McMurray, PA and West York, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Harrisburg.
Patp: Harrisburg
33 mi in
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~58m
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via I 70
Pittsburgh
33 mi in
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~58m
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via I 70
Baltimore
201.7 mi in
|
~4h 5m
Harrisburg
201.7 mi in
|
~4h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 167.8 mi | 3h 4m |
| I 83 | 17 mi | 20m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Hayden Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| West Newton Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Finleyville Elrama Road | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Mount Pleasant Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Bebout Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 167.8 mi, about 3h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray, PA and West York, PA.
1
Start on Thomas Road
52 ft
·
5 sec
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Thomas Road
2
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
305 ft
·
8 sec
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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
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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
·
I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
22
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
168 mi
·
3 hr 4 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg
24
Turn straight onto I 83 South: York, Baltimore
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 83 South: York, Baltimore
25
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 83 Business, PA 181
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 83 Business, PA 181
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 83 Business, PA 181
174 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 83 Business, PA 181
28
Turn right onto North George Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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North George Street
29
Turn right onto Arsenal Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Arsenal Road
30
Continue on Loucks Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Loucks Road
31
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
32
At the end of the road, turn left onto Carlisle Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Carlisle Avenue
33
Turn right onto Linden Avenue
489 ft
·
10 sec
·
Linden Avenue
34
Continue on North Richland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Richland Avenue
35
Turn right onto West King Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West King Street
36
Turn left onto Overbrook Avenue
318 ft
·
14 sec
·
Overbrook Avenue
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to avoid peak traffic hours, as the reliance on major interstates can lead to congestion. With a total duration of 4 hours and 36 minutes, you should aim to incorporate at least one planned stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the longest stretch spans 167.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, try to time your break for after you complete this primary segment. Keep your fuel budget of $37 in mind when planning your refueling stops along the way. Taking advantage of the route's flexibility is easy, so keep a close eye on real-time traffic updates for the Pennsylvania Turnpike to ensure your travel time remains as close to the estimate as possible.
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 111.5 miles from McMurray, PA, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 167.8 miles.
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 111.5 miles or 2h 26m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West York, 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 223 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 167.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.5 mi from McMurray, PA · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.5 miles from McMurray, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 167.8 miles.
Arriving in West York, PA
The final approach into West York, 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 West York, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.90 one way
$73.80 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $40.38 | $80.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $43.21 | $86.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.54 | $99.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.41 | $10.70 |
| Efficient EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.51 | $8.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.22 | $14.27 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
West York, PA
Morning in West York on Monday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
68°F
Washington, DC
112 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
3 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
4h 36m 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 West York, PA covers 223 miles and takes about 4h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 83, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.5 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 $36.90 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 demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 223 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.4 miles (PA 136 / Rainbow Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 33 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between McMurray, PA and West York, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Harrisburg.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 438 ft to 2,269 ft elevation with about 2,027 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
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