The drive from West Pittston, PA to McMurray, PA covers 288.1 miles and takes about 6h 10m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, I 99 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.5 miles on Keystone Shortway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.76 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
144 miles from West Pittston, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 10m. Total distance: 288.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 10m drive with frequent turns across 288.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 98.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 11 / Kennedy Boulevard.
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 31 significant decision points across 288.1 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 0.6 miles (US 11 / Kennedy Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (US 11 / William Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 31 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.6 mi into trip|~2m in|US 11 / Kennedy Boulevard
Turn right onto US 11 / Kennedy Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|US 11 / William Street
Turn left onto US 11 / William Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip|~5m in|Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
260.8 mi into trip|~5h 20m in|I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22 / Penn-Lincoln Parkway East toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
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272.6 mi into trip|~5h 36m in
Take the exit toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 73A
Toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Pittston, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Altoona
150.9 mi in|~2h 56m|via I 99; US 220
Hollidaysburg
184.7 mi in|~3h 33m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi
1h 47m
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi
1h 25m
I 99
33.8 mi
36m
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi
28m
I 81
23.5 mi
29m
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi
19m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi
16m
McMurray Road
3.9 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 98.5 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Pittston, PA and McMurray, PA.
1
Start on this road
200 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn straight onto PA 92
0.1 mi·20 sec·Exeter Avenue
3
Turn left onto Linden Street
260 ft·16 sec·Linden Street
4
Turn left onto Stanton Street
236 ft·16 sec·Stanton Street
5
Turn right
253 ft·24 sec
6
Turn left onto US 11
0.1 mi·13 sec·Wyoming Avenue
7
Continue on US 11
0.2 mi·30 sec·Fort Jenkins Bridge
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto US 11
0.2 mi·36 sec·Kennedy Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto US 11
0.7 mi·1 min·William Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn sharp right onto South Township Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·South Township Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Oak Street
1.2 mi·2 min·Oak Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto PA 315
0.2 mi·26 sec·PA 315
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·48 sec
Toward I 81 South: Hazleton
14
Merge onto I 81
24 mi·29 min·I 81
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 151BToward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
16
Merge onto I 80
99 mi·1 hr 47 min·Keystone Shortway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·53 sec
Exit 161Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
18
Turn left onto US 220; PA 26
24 mi·28 min·Jacksonville Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 99; US 220
34 mi·36 min·I 99; US 220
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
20
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
21
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·43 sec·this road
22
Continue on US 22
16 mi·19 min·William Penn Highway
23
Continue on US 22
13 mi·19 min·Admiral Peary Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 22
45 mi·1 hr 6 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 376; US 22
12 mi·16 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: PittsburghUse the slight left lane.
26
Take the exit
478 ft·24 sec
Exit 73AToward PA 885 South: GlenwoodUse the slight right lane.
27
Turn right onto PA 885
0.1 mi·13 sec·Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn left onto PA 885
0.1 mi·19 sec·Second Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Hot Metal Street
30
At end of road, turn left onto PA 837
1.2 mi·2 min·East Carson Street
31
Turn right onto Blue Belt
2.5 mi·3 min·Becks Run Road
32
Continue on Blue Belt
0.2 mi·21 sec·Biscayne Drive
33
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Belt
0.6 mi·54 sec·Maytide Street
34
Turn left onto PA 51; Blue Belt
0.2 mi·28 sec·Saw Mill Run Boulevard
35
Take the exit onto Blue Belt
3.0 mi·6 min·Blue Belt
Use the straight / left lanes.
36
Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
0.4 mi·54 sec·Milford Drive
37
Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·Hillcrest Street
38
Continue on Bethel Church Road
365 ft·12 sec·Bethel Church Road
39
At end of road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Bethel Church Road
40
Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Bethel Church Road
41
At end of road, turn left onto Orange Belt
3.9 mi·8 min·McMurray Road
Use the left lane.
42
Turn left onto Thomas Road
52 ft·2 sec·Thomas Road
43
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 144 miles from West Pittston, PA, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 63 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144 miles or 2h 48m 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 44m
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 West Pittston, 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 West Pittston, PA
This is one driving day of about 288.1 miles and 6h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from West Pittston, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 98.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144 mi from West Pittston, PA
· 2h 48m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 208.6
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...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 208.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.76 one way
$95.53 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg101 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$52.31
$104.62
premium
$4.93
$55.87
$111.75
diesel
$5.61
$63.61
$127.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
86.4
1
$30.25
$13.83
Efficient EV
72
0
$25.21
$11.52
EV Truck/SUV
115.2
1
$40.33
$18.44
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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 17, 2026
Origin
West Pittston, PA
Night
in West Pittston on Friday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
McMurray, PA
Night
in McMurray on Friday
Local time
9:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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 10m 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 West Pittston, PA to McMurray, PA covers 288.1 miles and takes about 6h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, William Penn Highway, I 99. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144 miles from West Pittston, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.76 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 31 significant decision points across 288.1 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 0.6 miles (US 11 / Kennedy Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (US 11 / William Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Oak Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between West Pittston, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Altoona and Hollidaysburg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Flight 93 National Memorial.
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.
