Origin
Swarthmore, PA
Morning in Swarthmore on Wednesday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swarthmore, PA to McMurray, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
312.5 mi
503 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 55m
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6 AM
5h 9m
8 AM
5h 36m
10 AM
5h 18m
12 PM
5h 15m
3 PM
5h 20m
5 PM
5h 34m
8 PM
5h 1m
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 Swarthmore, PA to McMurray, PA covers 312.5 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Chester Road, North Swarthmore Avenue, Cedar Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.81 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
156.2 miles from Swarthmore, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 8m drive with frequent turns across 312.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Chester Road 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 5h 8m 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 Swarthmore, PA to McMurray, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Chester Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Swarthmore Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Baltimore Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baltimore Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baltimore Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Middletown Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Chester Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Chester Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swarthmore, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Park Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Chester Road
85 ft
·
3 sec
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North Chester Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Chester Road
269 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Chester Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto North Chester Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chester Road
5
Turn left onto North Swarthmore Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Swarthmore Avenue
6
Turn right onto Cedar Lane
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Cedar Lane
7
Turn left onto East Baltimore Pike
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
8
Continue on Baltimore Avenue
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
9
Continue on Baltimore Pike
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Pike
10
Take the exit right
315 ft
·
9 sec
11
Turn right onto North Middletown Road
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
North Middletown Road
12
Continue on South Chester Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chester Road
13
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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West Chester Pike
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
15
Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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West Chester Bypass
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton
7.5 mi
·
11 min
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PA 100 North: Exton
17
Take the exit slight right toward PATP
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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PATP
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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I 76 West: Harrisburg
19
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
238 mi
·
4 hr 19 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
20
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
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I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
15 mi
·
20 min
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I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
22
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
23
Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road
440 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rostraver Road
24
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Vance Deicas Highway
25
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Donora-Monessen Bridge
26
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
27
Turn straight onto McKean Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
McKean Avenue
28
Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Monogahela Avenue
29
Turn left onto Country Club Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Country Club Road
30
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Coyle Curtin Road
31
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
32
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Mon/Fayette Expressway
33
Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Elizabeth, Finleyville
34
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Finleyville Elrama Road
35
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Washington Avenue
36
At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Washington Avenue
37
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rankintown Road
38
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Venetia Road
39
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bebout Road
40
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road
184 ft
·
5 sec
·
Valley Brook Road
41
Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Brook Road
42
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
459 ft
·
26 sec
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East McMurray Road
43
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft
·
3 sec
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Thomas Road
44
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 156.2 miles from Swarthmore, PA, or about 2h 34m 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 156.2 miles or 2h 34m 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 13m
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 Swarthmore, 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 Swarthmore, PA
This is one driving day of about 312.5 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Swarthmore, 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 156.2 mi from Swarthmore, PA · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 156.2 miles from Swarthmore, 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
$51.81 one way
$103.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $56.74 | $113.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $60.61 | $121.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.00 | $137.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.8 | 1 | $32.81 | $15.00 |
| Efficient EV | 78.1 | 0 | $27.34 | $12.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125 | 1 | $43.75 | $20.00 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
37 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
McMurray, PA
Morning in McMurray on Wednesday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Cuba, NY
156 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
22 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
5h 8m 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 Swarthmore, PA to McMurray, PA covers 312.5 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Chester Road, North Swarthmore Avenue, Cedar Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.2 miles from Swarthmore, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.81 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 5h 8m 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 Swarthmore, PA to McMurray, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Swarthmore, PA to McMurray, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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