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Trip from Weisenberg, PA to McMurray, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 32m

Distance

273.1 mi

439 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 19m ★
6 AM
5h 32m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 41m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 57m
8 PM
5h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Weisenberg, PA

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Downtown McMurray, PA, PA

McMurray, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Weisenberg, PA to McMurray, PA covers 273.1 miles and takes about 5h 32m 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 81, William Penn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 151.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.28 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

136.5 miles from Weisenberg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 151.8 mi 2h 47m
I 81 36.6 mi 44m
William Penn Highway 31.9 mi 36m
I 70 15.2 mi 21m
Mon/Fayette Expressway 8 mi 8m
78th Division Highway 7.6 mi 8m
Old US Highway 22 3.8 mi 6m
Bebout Road 2.9 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 151.8 mi, about 2h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weisenberg, PA and McMurray, PA.

1

Start on Silver Creek Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Silver Creek Road
2

Turn left onto New Smithville Road

434 ft · 16 sec · New Smithville Road
3

Turn sharp right onto Old US Highway 22

3.8 mi · 6 min · Old US Highway 22
4

Turn left onto PA 737

443 ft · 9 sec · Krumsville Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
6

Merge onto I 78; US 22

32 mi · 36 min · William Penn Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on I 78; US 22

7.6 mi · 8 min · 78th Division Highway
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 1B Toward I 81 South: Harrisburg
9

Merge onto I 81

37 mi · 44 min · I 81
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight right at fork

201 ft · 7 sec
Toward US 11 South Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto US 11

1.0 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76, PATP
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 76; PATP

152 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
16

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 Stanton Use the slight right lane.
17

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
18

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
19

Turn slight right onto PA 201

440 ft · 7 sec · Rostraver Road
20

Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

1.7 mi · 2 min · Vance Deicas Highway
21

Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 33 sec
23

Turn straight onto PA 837

1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue
24

Turn left onto PA 837

1.8 mi · 2 min · Monogahela Avenue
25

Turn left onto PA 88

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Country Club Road
26

Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road
27

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
28

Merge onto PA Tpke 43

8.0 mi · 8 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
29

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Exit 48 Toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
30

Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
31

Continue on Washington Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Washington Avenue
32

At end of road, turn left onto PA 88

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Washington Avenue
33

Continue on Rankintown Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rankintown Road
34

Continue on Venetia Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Venetia Road
35

Turn right onto Bebout Road

2.9 mi · 6 min · Bebout Road
36

Enter roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

184 ft · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road
37

Continue on Valley Brook Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valley Brook Road
38

Turn left onto East McMurray Road

458 ft · 26 sec · East McMurray Road
39

Turn left onto Thomas Road

52 ft · 2 sec · Thomas Road
40

Arrive at destination

Thomas Road

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 136.5 miles from Weisenberg, PA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.8 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 60 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 136.5 miles or 2h 43m 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 19m

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 Weisenberg, 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 Weisenberg, PA

This is one driving day of about 273.1 miles and 5h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Weisenberg, 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 151.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Hancock, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

137 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

Harrisburg, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 136.5 miles from Weisenberg, 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 151.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bean Curd

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

McMurray, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 273.1

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+17249416688

Visit website

Grande Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

McMurray, Pennsylvania

2.8 mi

Bean Curd

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 273.1

McMurray, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+17249416688

Visit website

Grande Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 273.1

McMurray, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17249419822

Visit website

Little Bamboo | Chinese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 253.6

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+17249296899

Visit website

The Back Porch Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $40 to $50 mile 253.6

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 4–8 pm

+17244834500

Visit website

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately mile 78

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Cassidy Family Restaurants LP

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 273.1

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 273.1

Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14123474790

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 273.1

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 3–8 pm

+14125645007

Clubby's Coffee Shop

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 253.6

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+17242433187

Visit website

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 234.1

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 253.6

Donora, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 234.1

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 195.1

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 195.1

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 253.6

Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 195.1

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 214.6

Jones Mills, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 28

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.3 and 235 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4.3 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
8
81.3 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

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 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
8
81.5 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 11 South
7
83 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
7
235 mi into trip | ~4h 32m 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:...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.28 one way

$90.55 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $49.59 $99.18
premium $4.93 $52.96 $105.93
diesel $5.61 $60.30 $120.59

Estimated Tolls: $20.29

Pennsylvania Turnpike (151.8 mi) $19.73
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

$45

Tolls

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 81.9 1 $28.68 $13.11
Efficient EV 68.3 0 $23.90 $10.92
EV Truck/SUV 109.2 1 $38.23 $17.48

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Weisenberg, PA

Afternoon in Weisenberg on Saturday

Local time

4:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McMurray, PA

Afternoon in McMurray on Saturday

Local time

4:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

137 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

5 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

5h 32m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 84.7
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 37.7
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 188.3
View on nps.gov
Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 226
View on nps.gov
Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

National Memorial

The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 169.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

273.1 mi in 5h 32m, mostly highway — 151.8 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 151.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 273.1 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 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Weisenberg, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.

Middlesex

81.3 mi in | ~1h 39m

Patp

82.5 mi in | ~1h 43m

Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg

235 mi in | ~4h 32m | via I 70

Wheeling

235 mi in | ~4h 32m | via I 70

New Stanton

235 mi in | ~4h 32m | via I 70

Washington

235.5 mi in | ~4h 33m | via I 70

Columbus

235.5 mi in | ~4h 33m | via I 70

Fayette City

250.2 mi in | ~4h 53m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 273.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 151.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $20.29 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at McMurray, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Flight 93 National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at McMurray, PA before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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