How far is Donora, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Donora, PA to McMurray, PA is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.13 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.96 mi
22.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.96 mi
Kilometers
22.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.13 mi
Kilometers
34.01 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Tue, May 5, 4:07 PM EDT
Return by in Donora
Tue, May 5, 4:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Donora
2026-05-05T15:35
Arrive McMurray
Tue, May 5, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Donora
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Baidland
PA

Census designated place

From Donora
10.6 mi
00h 15m
To McMurray
10.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McKean Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · McKean Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2459 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

    3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East McMurray Road

    140 m · 26 sec · East McMurray Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.01 mi · 38%
Bebout Road
2.89 mi · 14%
McKean Avenue
1.95 mi · 9%
Monogahela Avenue
1.81 mi · 9%
Venetia Road
1.48 mi · 7%
Coyle Curtin Road
1.32 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

8.01 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baidland
00h 15m from Donora
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Donora 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 Donora to McMurray?

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baidland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Donora and 10.6 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Donora and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Baidland

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

38 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

38 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

52 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Donora and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 13.96 mi (22.46 km).

Donora

#1 Donora

Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population4,546
Coordinates40.1734000, -79.8575500
Altitude252
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: McKean Avenue (-79.857593, 40.173409)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.05
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.02 $6.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.40 $6.81
Premium $4.95 $3.67 $7.33
Diesel $5.98 $4.43 $8.85

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Donora and McMurray. The current time is 15:35:28.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.