How far is Ambler, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Ambler, PA to McMurray, PA is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.6 miles (413 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ambler and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ambler and McMurray.
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Start on South Ridge Avenue
10 m · 6 sec · South Ridge Avenue
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Turn right onto East Butler Avenue
708 ft · 26 sec · East Butler Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lindenwold Avenue
1535 ft · 1 min · Lindenwold Avenue
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Turn right onto South Bethlehem Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Bethlehem Pike
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
2987 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward PATP, PA 309
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
619 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 276, PATP: PA Turnpike
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
263.9 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
14.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
740 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road
134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road
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Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway
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Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge
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Keep slight left
927 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto McKean Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue
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Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road
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Take the ramp right
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
2190 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue
1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Rankintown Road
2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road
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Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road
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Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road
56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road
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Turn left onto East McMurray Road
140 m · 26 sec · East McMurray Road
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Turn left onto Thomas Road
16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ambler and McMurray.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
264 mi · 04h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain leaving Ambler and Light Rain near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ambler to McMurray?
The road trip is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km) and usually takes 04h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.9 miles from Ambler and 155.7 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.6 miles (413 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.06 one way or $94.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Ambler and Light Rain near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ambler and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 256.65 mi (413.04 km).
#1 Ambler
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 6,496 |
| Coordinates | 40.1545500, -75.2215700 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McMurray
Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)
| Population | 66,573 |
| Coordinates | 40.2778500, -80.0839400 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.34 | $47.06 | $94.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $51.73 | $103.47 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $56.54 | $113.08 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $71.00 | $142.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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