How far is Canton, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Canton, PA to McMurray, PA is about 260 miles (418.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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 04h 35m.
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 in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and McMurray.
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Start on West Union Street
18 m · 7 sec · West Union Street
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Turn right onto Troy Street
984 ft · 36 sec · Troy Street
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Continue on Sullivan Street
990 ft · 34 sec · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Springbrook Drive
3.1 mi · 6 min · Springbrook Drive
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Turn slight left onto Grover Road
107 m · 8 sec · Grover Road
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Continue on Grover Road
103 m · 9 sec · Grover Road
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Turn straight
22.4 mi · 32 min
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Take the ramp straight toward US 15 South
726 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Lock Haven
2882 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
15.9 mi · 18 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona
1434 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Long Run Road
134 m · 11 sec · Long Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.4 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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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 Canton and McMurray.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Canton 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 Canton to McMurray?
The road trip is about 260 miles (418.4 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Tyrone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Canton and 138.6 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.6 miles (311.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.4 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 7:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.87 one way or $83.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Canton and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Tyrone
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 Tyrone.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 193.58 mi (311.54 km).
#1 Canton
Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,855 |
| Coordinates | 41.6564600, -76.8532900 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| 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: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $41.87 | $83.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $45.92 | $91.85 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $49.44 | $98.89 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $60.61 | $121.23 |
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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