How far is Altoona, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Altoona, PA to McMurray, PA is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.66 mi
02h 20m
Flight
90.43 mi
145.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.43 mi
Kilometers
145.53 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.66 mi
Kilometers
203.84 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Tue, May 5, 4:24 PM EDT
Return by in Altoona
Tue, May 5, 6:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-05-05T14:04
Arrive McMurray
Tue, May 5, 4:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Blairsville
PA

City in Union County, Georgia, USA

From Altoona
54.3 mi
01h 10m
To McMurray
72.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and McMurray.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and McMurray.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

    78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg

    1426 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1779 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg

    30.2 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McMurray Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · McMurray Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and McMurray.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 35%
US 22 West
30.8 mi · 24%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 9%
McMurray Road
3.93 mi · 3%
6th Avenue
3.57 mi · 3%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
90.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blairsville
01h 10m from Altoona
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to McMurray?

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blairsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.3 miles from Altoona and 72.3 miles from McMurray.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.26 one way or $36.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Altoona and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Blairsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blairsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blairsville.

RAIL

Latrobe station

16 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

28 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Johnstown

31 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

54 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 90.43 mi (145.53 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

Population42,989
Coordinates40.5186800, -78.3947400
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
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#2 McMurray

Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)

Population66,573
Coordinates40.2778500, -80.0839400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Street (-78.394928, 40.518478)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.92 L · about $18.26
Round trip
$36.53
8.94 gal · 33.84 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.26 $36.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.56 $41.12
Premium $4.95 $22.14 $44.29
Diesel $5.98 $26.73 $53.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and McMurray. The current time is 14:04:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.