How far is Burrell, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Burrell, PA to McMurray, PA is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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.
Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burrell and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burrell and McMurray.
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Start on the route
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Market Street
803 ft · 28 sec · West Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Market Street
24 m · 2 sec · West Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Market Street
869 ft · 29 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on Bairdstown Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bairdstown Road
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Turn right onto Jonnet Road
121 m · 10 sec · Jonnet Road
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Turn left onto William Penn Highway
26.3 mi · 41 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 Burrell and McMurray.
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.
William Penn Highway
Turn left onto William Penn Highway
26.3 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Burrell 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 Burrell to McMurray?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Murrysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Burrell and 44 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.55 one way or $23.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Burrell and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Murrysville
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 Murrysville.
Greensburg
Union Station
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burrell and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 44.12 mi (71.01 km).
#1 Burrell
Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,101 |
| Coordinates | 40.4170100, -79.2661500 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $4.57 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $13.64 | $27.28 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $16.72 | $33.45 |
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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