How far is Ellwood City, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Ellwood City, PA to McMurray, PA is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellwood City and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellwood City and McMurray.
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Start on Keystone Way
11 m · 5 sec · Keystone Way
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Turn right onto Fountain Avenue
67 m · 11 sec · Fountain Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1128 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Lawrence Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · East Lawrence Avenue
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Continue on River Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Arthur Street
1346 ft · 48 sec · Arthur Street
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Continue on Fairlane Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Fairlane Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shenango Road
833 ft · 17 sec · Shenango Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376, I 76, PATP
878 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76, PATP, I 376 Toll East
1246 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
1885 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
23.8 mi · 26 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 Ellwood City and McMurray.
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.
Beaver Valley Expressway
Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
23.8 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Ellwood City and Mostly Cloudy near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellwood City to McMurray?
The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Ellwood City and 28.5 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Ellwood City and Mostly Cloudy near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Independence
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 Independence.
Union Station
Greensburg
Alliance
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellwood City and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 41.72 mi (67.14 km).
#1 Ellwood City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,649 |
| Coordinates | 40.8617300, -80.2864500 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $9.81 | $19.62 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $10.72 | $21.45 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $13.37 | $26.75 |
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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