How far is California, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from California, PA to McMurray, PA is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.94 mi
04h 01m
Flight
184.19 mi
296.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.19 mi
Kilometers
296.42 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.94 mi
Kilometers
382.93 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 7:40 AM EST
Return by in California
Thu, Nov 12, 11:41 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave California
2026-11-12T03:39
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 7:40 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in California
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Altoona
PA

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

From California
110.6 mi
02h 00m
To McMurray
127.3 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 9 mph NE
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Strick Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Strick Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Broadway Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2358 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    54.1 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McMurray Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · McMurray Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 26%
Keystone Shortway
54.1 mi · 23%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 14%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 10%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 6%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

54.1 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
184.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altoona
02h 00m from California
Leave By
8:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving California and Light Rain near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Altoona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from California and 127.3 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around California and Light Rain near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Altoona

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

1 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

21 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

33 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

49 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between California and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 184.19 mi (296.42 km).

California

#1 California

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population6,261
Coordinates41.0667500, -76.7263500
Altitude206
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: South R 4003 (-76.726609, 41.066657)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.4 gal
31.78 L · about $36.43
Round trip
$72.86
16.8 gal · 63.56 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.3 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $36.43 $72.86
Mid-grade $4.77 $40.05 $80.10
Premium $5.21 $43.77 $87.54
Diesel $6.54 $54.97 $109.94

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between California and McMurray. The current time is 03:39:14.

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.