How far is Charleston, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Charleston, PA to McMurray, PA is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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 01h 33m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleston and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleston and McMurray.
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Start on Greenfield Road
21 m · 8 sec · Greenfield Road
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Turn left onto East State Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · East State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Connelly Boulevard
59 m · 3 sec · East Connelly Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Connelly Boulevard
1746 ft · 39 sec · East Connelly Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto South Hermitage Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Hermitage Road
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Continue on New Castle Road
1029 ft · 22 sec · New Castle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 760 South: New Castle
1195 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
15.2 mi · 16 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway
35.5 mi · 38 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Airport Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 East: Pittsburgh International Airport, Washington
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA Turnpike 576 East: Washington
3223 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Southern Beltway
18.4 mi · 20 min · Southern Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Morganza Road
104 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Morganza Road
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Morganza Road
2039 ft · 55 sec · Morganza Road
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
128 m · 17 sec · East 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 Charleston 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.
Beaver Valley Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway
35.5 mi · 00h 38m
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 Charleston and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleston to McMurray?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Charleston and 42.8 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Charleston and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Dawson
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 Dawson.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleston and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 67.83 mi (109.16 km).
#1 Charleston
Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,390 |
| Coordinates | 41.2370000, -80.3603400 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $4.09 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.93 | $27.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.12 | $36.24 |
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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