The drive from Tinicum, PA to McMurray, PA covers 329.2 miles and takes about 6h 29m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 70, South Easton Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 268.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.58 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
164.6 miles from Tinicum, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 29m. Total distance: 329.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 29m highway drive covering 329.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 268.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
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 268.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.1 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 329.2 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 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 291.1 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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22.1 mi into trip|~35m in
Take the exit toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
7
22.5 mi into trip|~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
7
291.1 mi into trip|~5h 29m in|I 70
Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll:...
6
291.6 mi into trip|~5h 30m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, W...
6
321.6 mi into trip|~6h 11m in
Take the exit toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tinicum, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
Patp: Philadelphia
22.1 mi in|~35m
Harrisburg
22.1 mi in|~35m
Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg
291.1 mi in|~5h 29m|via I 70
Wheeling
291.1 mi in|~5h 29m|via I 70
New Stanton
291.1 mi in|~5h 29m|via I 70
Washington
291.6 mi in|~5h 30m|via I 70
Columbus
291.6 mi in|~5h 30m|via I 70
Fayette City
306.3 mi in|~5h 51m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
268.4 mi
4h 52m
I 70
15.2 mi
21m
South Easton Road
8.6 mi
15m
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi
8m
Easton Road
6.7 mi
9m
Doylestown Bypass
3.7 mi
5m
Bebout Road
2.9 mi
6m
Monogahela Avenue
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 268.4 mi, about 4h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tinicum, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on Smithtown Road
139 ft·6 sec·Smithtown Road
2
Turn straight onto East Dark Hollow Road
1.4 mi·2 min·East Dark Hollow Road
3
Continue on Dark Hollow Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Dark Hollow Road
4
Continue on PA 413
0.2 mi·26 sec·Old Easton Road
5
Continue on PA 413
0.2 mi·20 sec·Old Easton Road
6
Turn left onto PA 611
5.6 mi·8 min·Easton Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 611
1.1 mi·1 min·Easton Road
8
Continue on PA 611
3.7 mi·5 min·Doylestown Bypass
9
Continue on PA 611
8.6 mi·15 min·South Easton Road
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, HarrisburgUse the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 276 West: HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 276; PATP
268 mi·4 hr 52 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto I 70
0.4 mi·54 sec·I 70
Toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New StantonUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
15 mi·20 min·I 70
Toward I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
16
Turn slight right onto PA 201
440 ft·7 sec·Rostraver Road
17
Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi·2 min·Vance Deicas Highway
18
Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
0.4 mi·34 sec·Donora-Monessen Bridge
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·33 sec
20
Turn straight onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·McKean Avenue
21
Turn left onto PA 837
1.8 mi·2 min·Monogahela Avenue
22
Turn left onto PA 88
0.5 mi·48 sec·Country Club Road
23
Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Coyle Curtin Road
24
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
25
Merge onto PA Tpke 43
8.0 mi·8 min·Mon/Fayette Expressway
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi·59 sec
Exit 48Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
27
Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Finleyville Elrama Road
28
Continue on Washington Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·Washington Avenue
29
At end of road, turn left onto PA 88
0.3 mi·51 sec·Washington Avenue
30
Continue on Rankintown Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Rankintown Road
31
Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Venetia Road
32
Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bebout Road
33
Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
184 ft·5 sec·Valley Brook Road
34
Continue on Valley Brook Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Valley Brook Road
35
Turn left onto East McMurray Road
458 ft·26 sec·East McMurray Road
36
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft·2 sec·Thomas Road
37
Arrive at destination
Thomas Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.6 miles from Tinicum, PA, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 268.4 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 72 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.6 miles or 3h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 6m
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 Tinicum, 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 Tinicum, PA
This is one driving day of about 329.2 miles and 6h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from Tinicum, 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 268.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.6 mi from Tinicum, PA
· 3h 11m into the drive
The midpoint is around 164.6 miles from Tinicum, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 268.4 miles.
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.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 136.2
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 45.4
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
7 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 249.7
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 102.2
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 34.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.58 one way
$109.15 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg115 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$59.77
$119.55
premium
$4.93
$63.84
$127.69
diesel
$5.61
$72.68
$145.37
Estimated Tolls: $35.45
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(268.4 mi)$34.89
Mon/Fayette Expressway
(8 mi)$0.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Tolls
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$115–$140
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.8
1
$34.57
$15.80
Efficient EV
82.3
0
$28.80
$13.17
EV Truck/SUV
131.7
1
$46.09
$21.07
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
39 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Tinicum, PA
Morning
in Tinicum on Friday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
McMurray, PA
Morning
in McMurray on Friday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
165 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
19 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
6h 29m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tinicum, PA to McMurray, PA covers 329.2 miles and takes about 6h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 70, South Easton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.6 miles from Tinicum, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 20 significant decision points across 329.2 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 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 291.1 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tinicum, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Flight 93 National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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.
