How far is Chippewa, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Chippewa, PA to McMurray, PA is about 246.1 miles (396 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
246.07 mi
04h 07m
Flight
185.34 mi
298.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.34 mi
Kilometers
298.27 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.07 mi
Kilometers
396.01 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM EDT
Return by in Chippewa
Thu, Oct 15, 9:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chippewa
2026-10-15T12:50
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chippewa
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
Bellwood
PA

Borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Chippewa
113.1 mi
02h 03m
To McMurray
133 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chippewa Road

    33 m · 12 sec · Chippewa Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Beacon Light Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Beacon Light Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lime Bluff Road

    3130 ft · 2 min · East Lime Bluff Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto John Brady Drive

    1261 ft · 20 sec · John Brady Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Susquehanna Trail Road

    1313 ft · 26 sec · Susquehanna Trail Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Bellefonte

    1 km · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    50.6 mi · 55 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  13. 13

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  24. 24

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  27. 27

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

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  33. 33

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  35. 35

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

    3.9 mi · 9 min · McMurray Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chippewa 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
37 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 25%
Keystone Shortway
50.6 mi · 21%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 14%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 10%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

50.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
185.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellwood
02h 03m from Chippewa
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Chippewa 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 Chippewa to McMurray?

The road trip is about 246.1 miles (396 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Bellwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from Chippewa and 133 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.75 one way or $77.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Chippewa and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Bellwood

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

12 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

30 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

59 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chippewa and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 185.34 mi (298.27 km).

Chippewa

#1 Chippewa

Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Population7,506
Coordinates41.2378600, -76.7769000
Altitude164
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: Chippewa Road (-76.777244, 41.237555)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.87 L · about $38.75
Round trip
$77.50
17.36 gal · 65.74 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $38.75 $77.50
Mid-grade $4.93 $42.75 $85.50
Premium $5.31 $46.05 $92.09
Diesel $6.55 $56.85 $113.71

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chippewa and McMurray. The current time is 12:50:55.

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.