How far is Avalon, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Avalon, PA to McMurray, PA is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
28.97 mi
00h 40m
Flight
15.43 mi
24.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.43 mi
Kilometers
24.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.97 mi
Kilometers
46.63 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Wed, May 13, 6:04 PM EDT
Return by in Avalon
Wed, May 13, 6:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avalon
2026-05-13T17:24
Arrive McMurray
Wed, May 13, 6:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avalon
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
Dormont
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Avalon
9.6 mi
00h 20m
To McMurray
19.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto California Avenue

    1259 ft · 37 sec · California Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Elizabeth Avenue

    1592 ft · 1 min · Elizabeth Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ohio River Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: West End Bridge

    1588 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West End Bridge

    1511 ft · 39 sec · West End Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 19 South: Carnegie, Airport

    3.8 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cochran Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cochran Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    6.9 mi · 14 min · Washington Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp

    136 m · 17 sec · Valley Brook Ramp

  13. 13

    Continue on Valley Brook Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    128 m · 17 sec · East McMurray Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avalon 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Road
6.87 mi · 24%
I 376 West
3.77 mi · 13%
Ohio River Boulevard
3.77 mi · 13%
Valley Brook Road
1.44 mi · 5%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
1.02 mi · 4%
Cochran Road
1.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Washington Road

Turn right onto Washington Road

6.87 mi · 00h 14m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dormont
00h 20m from Avalon
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avalon and Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Dormont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Avalon and 19.4 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Avalon and Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Dormont

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

56 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

56 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avalon and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 15.43 mi (24.84 km).

Avalon

#1 Avalon

City on Santa Catalina Island in California, United States

Population4,506
Coordinates40.5009000, -80.0675600
Altitude285
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: (-80.067724, 40.500751)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.87 L · about $4.17
Round trip
$8.34
2.04 gal · 7.74 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.17 $8.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.69 $9.38
Premium $4.95 $5.05 $10.11
Diesel $5.98 $6.10 $12.20

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Avalon and McMurray. The current time is 17:24:32.

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.