How far is Bethlehem, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, PA to McMurray, PA is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and McMurray.
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Start on Deer Run Road
12 m · 2 sec · Deer Run Road
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Continue on Bethlehem Hill Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Bethlehem Hill Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Market Street
1324 ft · 33 sec · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
2005 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway
157 m · 7 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway
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Continue on Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dowler Highway
20.1 mi · 23 min · Dowler Highway
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Continue on Route 286 Highway East
6.7 mi · 8 min · Route 286 Highway East
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Keep slight left to continue on Punxsutawney, Blairsville
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 119 South: Blairsville
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Blairsville, Pittsburgh
2129 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
29.6 mi · 45 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 Bethlehem 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
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
29.6 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem to McMurray?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Bethlehem and 68.6 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.28 one way or $38.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bethlehem and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Snyder
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 Snyder.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 81.7 mi (131.48 km).
#1 Bethlehem
City in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 24,549 |
| Coordinates | 40.8617300, -78.7303100 |
| Altitude | 503 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $19.28 | $38.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $21.28 | $42.55 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $22.92 | $45.84 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $28.30 | $56.59 |
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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