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Trip from Whitehall, PA to McMurray, PA

Drive Time

4h 31m

Distance

197.1 mi

317 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 18m ★
6 AM
4h 32m
8 AM
4h 58m
10 AM
4h 41m
12 PM
4h 38m
3 PM
4h 42m
5 PM
4h 57m
8 PM
4h 24m

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

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Downtown Whitehall, PA, PA

Whitehall, PA

Jay Brand

Downtown McMurray, PA, PA

McMurray, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Whitehall, PA to McMurray, PA covers 197.1 miles and takes about 4h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Way East, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.61 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

98.5 miles from Whitehall, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Whitehall, PA to McMurray, PA covers 197.1 miles and takes about 4h 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 44 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 86.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in near US 30 / Chambersburg Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 197.1 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 7.4 miles (US 30 / Chambersburg Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 70.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.5 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
7.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 30 / Chambersburg Street

Enter roundabout onto US 30 / Chambersburg Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
70.9 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
6
72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | I 70

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
7
159 mi into trip | ~3h 31m 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
159.4 mi into trip | ~3h 32m 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...

Towns Along This Route

Between Whitehall, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton, Washington, Columbus and Fayette City.

Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg

159 mi in | ~3h 31m | via I 70

Wheeling

159 mi in | ~3h 31m | via I 70

New Stanton

159 mi in | ~3h 31m | via I 70

Washington

159.4 mi in | ~3h 32m | via I 70

Columbus

159.4 mi in | ~3h 32m | via I 70

Fayette City

174.2 mi in | ~3h 52m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 86.2 mi 1h 34m
Lincoln Way East 24.5 mi 40m
Lincoln Highway 20.8 mi 29m
I 70 15.6 mi 22m
Chambersburg Road 13.4 mi 20m
Mon/Fayette Expressway 8 mi 8m
Lincoln Way West 4.1 mi 5m
Hanover Road 3.8 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 86.2 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on White Hall Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · White Hall Road
2

Continue on Maple Street

0.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto Maple Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Maple Street
4

Turn left onto PA 116

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Hanover Street
5

Continue on PA 116

3.8 mi · 6 min · Hanover Road
6

Continue on PA 116

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Hanover Street
7

Continue on US 30; PA 116

0.2 mi · 44 sec · York Street
8

Enter roundabout onto US 30

179 ft · 7 sec · Chambersburg Street
9

Continue on US 30

0.3 mi · 57 sec · Chambersburg Street
10

Continue on US 30

0.5 mi · 1 min · Buford Avenue
11

Continue on US 30

13 mi · 20 min · Chambersburg Road
Use the straight lane.
12

Continue on US 30

11 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Way East
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 30

14 mi · 21 min · Lincoln Way East
14

Continue on US 30

4.1 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Way West
15

Continue on US 30

21 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
16

Take the exit

362 ft · 9 sec
Toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
17

Continue on I 70

1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 70
Toward I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
19

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

86 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
20

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.
21

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
22

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 20 sec
Toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
23

Turn slight right onto PA 201

440 ft · 7 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 at fork

0.2 mi · 33 sec
27

Turn straight onto PA 837

1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue
28

Turn left onto PA 837

1.8 mi · 2 min · Monogahela Avenue
29

Turn left onto PA 88

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Country Club Road
30

Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road
31

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
32

Merge onto PA Tpke 43

8.0 mi · 8 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
33

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Exit 48 Toward 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 · 41 sec · Washington Avenue
36

At end of road, turn left onto PA 88

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 roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

184 ft · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road
41

Continue on Valley Brook Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Valley Brook Road
42

Turn left onto East McMurray Road

458 ft · 26 sec · East McMurray Road
43

Turn left onto Thomas Road

52 ft · 2 sec · Thomas Road
44

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 98.5 miles from Whitehall, PA, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.2 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 80 miles or 2h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.5 miles or 2h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 35m

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 Whitehall, 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 Whitehall, PA

This is one driving day of about 197.1 miles and 4h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Whitehall, 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 86.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 98.5 mi from Whitehall, PA · 2h 25m into the drive

Downtown Cuba, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

99 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

Cuba, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.5 miles from Whitehall, 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 86.2 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.

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.

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 ~15 min detour Free near mile 115.5
View on nps.gov
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...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 13.6
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 ~60 min detour Free near mile 142.7
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...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 95.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.61 one way

$65.23 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $35.69 $71.38
premium $4.92 $38.19 $76.39
diesel $5.64 $43.79 $87.58

Estimated Tolls: $11.76

Pennsylvania Turnpike (86.2 mi) $11.20
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

$33

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.1 0 $20.70 $9.46
Efficient EV 49.3 0 $17.25 $7.88
EV Truck/SUV 78.8 0 $27.59 $12.61

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Whitehall, PA

Morning in Whitehall on Monday

Local time

7:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McMurray, PA

Morning in McMurray on Monday

Local time

7:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

99 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

3 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

4h 31m 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 Whitehall, PA to McMurray, PA covers 197.1 miles and takes about 4h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Way East, Lincoln Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.5 miles from Whitehall, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.61 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 23 significant decision points across 197.1 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 7.4 miles (US 30 / Chambersburg Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 70.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.5 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Whitehall, PA and McMurray, PA, road signs point toward Pa Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling, New Stanton, Washington, Columbus and Fayette City.

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