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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Quick Snapshot
Road
259.98 mi
04h 35m
Flight
193.58 mi
311.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.58 mi
Kilometers
311.54 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.98 mi
Kilometers
418.4 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Wed, Sep 23, 4:25 PM EDT
Return by in Canton
Wed, Sep 23, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-09-23T11:49
Arrive McMurray
Wed, Sep 23, 4:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
9:00 PM EDT
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
Tyrone
PA

Borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Canton
121.4 mi
02h 17m
To McMurray
138.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Union Street

    18 m · 7 sec · West Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Troy Street

    984 ft · 36 sec · Troy Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    990 ft · 34 sec · Sullivan Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Springbrook Drive

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Springbrook Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Grover Road

    107 m · 8 sec · Grover Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Grover Road

    103 m · 9 sec · Grover Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    22.4 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward US 15 South

    726 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Lock Haven

    2882 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Appalachian Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona

    1434 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    134 m · 11 sec · Long Run Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  20. 20

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  21. 21

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  27. 27

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  31. 31

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  34. 34

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

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  40. 40

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  42. 42

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

    3.9 mi · 9 min · McMurray Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  44. 44

    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.

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
44 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 24%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 13%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 9%
Appalachian Thruway
15.9 mi · 6%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.4 mi
193.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyrone
02h 17m from Canton
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Tyrone

Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

22 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

28 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

56 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 193.58 mi (311.54 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,855
Coordinates41.6564600, -76.8532900
Altitude374
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: West Union Street (-76.853312, 41.656597)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.17 gal
34.73 L · about $41.87
Round trip
$83.74
18.34 gal · 69.46 L
Estimated CO2
81.5 kg one way
Round trip: 163 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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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There is no time difference between Canton and McMurray. The current time is 11:49:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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