Origin
Quakertown, PA
Afternoon in Quakertown on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Quakertown, PA to McMurray, PA
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
301 mi
484 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
★
6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMurray, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Quakertown, PA to McMurray, PA covers 301 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Fries Highway, PATP, I 476 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.81 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
150.5 miles from Quakertown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 59m drive with frequent turns across 301 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Fries Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 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 Quakertown, PA to McMurray, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Fries Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PATP | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 78 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William Penn Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 78th Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
John Fries Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quakertown, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on West Broad Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broad Street
2
Continue on John Fries Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
John Fries Highway
3
Take the ramp slight right toward PATP
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
PATP
4
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 476 North: Allentown
5
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
1.0 mi
·
3 min
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I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
7
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
8
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
43 mi
·
51 min
·
William Penn Highway
9
Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
78th Division Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 81 South: Harrisburg
11
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
44 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 11 South
14
Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrisburg Pike
15
Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76, PATP
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 76 West: Pittsburgh
17
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
15 mi
·
20 min
·
I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
20
Take the exit slight right toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
21
Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road
440 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rostraver Road
22
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Vance Deicas Highway
23
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Donora-Monessen Bridge
24
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
25
Turn straight onto McKean Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
McKean Avenue
26
Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Monogahela Avenue
27
Turn left onto Country Club Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Country Club Road
28
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Coyle Curtin Road
29
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
30
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
31
Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Elizabeth, Finleyville
32
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
33
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Washington Avenue
34
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Washington Avenue
35
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankintown Road
36
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Venetia Road
37
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bebout Road
38
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
Valley Brook Road
39
Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Brook Road
40
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
459 ft
·
26 sec
·
East McMurray Road
41
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
Thomas Road
42
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 150.5 miles from Quakertown, PA, or about 2h 29m 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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.5 miles or 2h 29m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McMurray, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Quakertown, 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 Quakertown, PA
This is one driving day of about 301 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Quakertown, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.5 mi from Quakertown, PA · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 150.5 miles from Quakertown, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around McMurray, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.81 one way
$99.61 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $54.50 | $109.00 |
| premium | $4.92 | $58.33 | $116.66 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.87 | $133.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.3 | 1 | $31.60 | $14.45 |
| Efficient EV | 75.3 | 0 | $26.34 | $12.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.4 | 1 | $42.14 | $19.26 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
McMurray, PA
Afternoon in McMurray on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
151 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
1 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Quakertown, PA to McMurray, PA covers 301 miles and takes about 4h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Fries Highway, PATP, I 476 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.5 miles from Quakertown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.81 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 straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Quakertown, PA to McMurray, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Quakertown, PA to McMurray, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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