How far is Ambridge, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Ambridge, PA to McMurray, PA is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.62 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.76 mi
36.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.76 mi
Kilometers
36.63 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.62 mi
Kilometers
52.49 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Wed, Sep 23, 11:11 AM EDT
Return by in Ambridge
Wed, Sep 23, 11:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ambridge
2026-09-23T10:26
Arrive McMurray
Wed, Sep 23, 11:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ambridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
McDonald
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Ambridge
17.9 mi
00h 22m
To McMurray
14.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph E
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Duss Avenue

    1729 ft · 45 sec · Duss Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    2075 ft · 49 sec · 11th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ambridge Woodlawn Bridge

    2038 ft · 1 min · Ambridge Woodlawn Bridge

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Constitution Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Constitution Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on North Jordan Road

    1855 ft · 29 sec · North Jordan Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Jordan Street

    2462 ft · 42 sec · Jordan Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Laurel Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Laurel Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gringo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Gringo Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Airport Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA Turnpike 576 East: Washington

    3223 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Southern Beltway

    18.4 mi · 20 min · Southern Beltway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Morganza Road

    104 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Morganza Road

    1039 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Morganza Road

    2039 ft · 55 sec · Morganza Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Georgetown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgetown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Valley Brook Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Valley Brook Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    128 m · 17 sec · East McMurray Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Beltway
18.4 mi · 56%
Airport Expressway
2.74 mi · 8%
Georgetown Road
2.56 mi · 8%
Valley Brook Road
2.43 mi · 7%
Beaver Valley Expressway
2.11 mi · 6%
Gringo Road
2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southern Beltway

Continue on Southern Beltway

18.4 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McDonald
00h 22m from Ambridge
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ambridge 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 Ambridge to McMurray?

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McDonald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Ambridge and 14.7 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near McDonald

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around McDonald, 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 McDonald.

RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

67 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

72 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ambridge and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 22.76 mi (36.63 km).

Ambridge

#1 Ambridge

Borough in Beaver County in Western Pennsylvania

Population6,535
Coordinates40.5892300, -80.2250600
Altitude235
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: Duss Avenue (-80.224864, 40.589243)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $5.26
Round trip
$10.51
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $5.26 $10.51
Mid-grade $5.00 $5.75 $11.51
Premium $5.39 $6.20 $12.40
Diesel $6.60 $7.59 $15.18

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ambridge and McMurray. The current time is 10:26:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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