How far is Bellefonte, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Bellefonte, PA to McMurray, PA is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellefonte and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellefonte and McMurray.
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Start on East Howard Street
4 m · 8 sec · East Howard Street
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Turn left onto North Allegheny Street
132 m · 15 sec · North Allegheny Street
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Turn right onto West High Street
797 ft · 34 sec · West High Street
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Turn left onto South Water Street
1486 ft · 50 sec · South Water Street
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Continue on Willowbank Street
2467 ft · 1 min · Willowbank Street
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Continue on Benner Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Benner Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward I 99 South, US 220 South: State College, Philipsburg, Altoona
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
146 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Bates Street
541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street
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Turn left onto Second Avenue
600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue
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Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street
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Turn right onto Becks Run Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road
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Continue on Biscayne Drive
1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street
3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street
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Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
3 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street
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Continue on Bethel Church Road
111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McMurray Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · 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 Bellefonte and McMurray.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bellefonte 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 Bellefonte to McMurray?
The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Nanty Glo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Bellefonte and 94.9 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.32 one way or $54.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bellefonte and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Nanty Glo
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 Nanty Glo.
Johnstown
Altoona Transportation Center
Latrobe station
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellefonte and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 128.68 mi (207.09 km).
#1 Bellefonte
County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,188 |
| Coordinates | 40.9133900, -77.7783300 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $4.46 | $27.32 | $54.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $30.14 | $60.28 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $32.47 | $64.93 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $40.09 | $80.17 |
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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