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 highway-focused drive.
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
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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.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 32m highway drive covering 273.1 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 151.8 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 40 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 151.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Effort10/10
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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:...
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
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 1BToward 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 52Toward US 11: New Kingstown, MiddlesexUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft·7 sec
Toward US 11 SouthUse 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: PittsburghUse 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 StantonUse 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 48Toward 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.5 mi from Weisenberg, PA
· 2h 43m into the drive
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.
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...
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...
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
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
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
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.28 one way
$90.55 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg96 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
Morning
in Weisenberg on Friday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
McMurray, PA
Morning
in McMurray on Friday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Weisenberg, PA to McMurray, PA covers 273.1 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 81, William Penn Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.5 miles from Weisenberg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.28 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 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.
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.
Between Weisenberg, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp, Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton and Washington - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Flight 93 National Memorial. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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