Origin
Newtown, PA
Afternoon in Newtown on Friday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newtown, PA to McMurray, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newtown, PA
Haneul Trac
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Newtown, PA to McMurray, PA covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on William Flynn Highway, Washington Road, Bobtown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.9 miles on William Flynn Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 51.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
William Flynn Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 28.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Bobtown Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Newtown, PA to McMurray, PA is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Bobtown Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Garards Fort Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Kirby Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Bobtown Road
At end of road, turn left onto Bobtown Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Garards Fort Road
Turn left onto Garards Fort Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Kirby Road
Turn sharp left onto Kirby Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
3
10.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 79 / William Flynn Highway
Merge onto I 79 / William Flynn Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
39.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward US 19: Murtland Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19
Toward US 19: Murtland Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| William Flynn Highway | 28.9 mi | 32m |
| Washington Road | 8.7 mi | 16m |
| Bobtown Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Garards Fort Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| East McMurray Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Kirby Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Budapest Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Thomas Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
William Flynn Highway
— 28.9 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newtown, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Budapest Road
67 ft
·
8 sec
·
Budapest Road
2
Continue on Budapest Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Budapest Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Bobtown Road
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Bobtown Road
4
Turn left onto Garards Fort Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Garards Fort Road
5
Turn sharp left onto Kirby Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kirby Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
7
Merge onto I 79
29 mi
·
32 min
·
William Flynn Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 19
Toward US 19: Murtland Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto US 19
8.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Washington Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto East McMurray Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East McMurray Road
11
Turn right onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Thomas Road
12
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.7 mi from Newtown, PA · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Newtown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in McMurray, PA
The final approach into McMurray, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.52 one way
$17.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.33 | $18.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Destination
McMurray, PA
Afternoon in McMurray on Friday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 9 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Newtown, PA to McMurray, PA covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are William Flynn Highway, Washington Road, Bobtown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.7 miles from Newtown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Newtown, PA to McMurray, PA is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Bobtown Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Garards Fort Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (Kirby Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Newtown, PA to McMurray, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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