How far is Folcroft, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Folcroft, PA to McMurray, PA is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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
319.19 mi
05h 06m
Flight
255.12 mi
410.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.12 mi
Kilometers
410.58 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.19 mi
Kilometers
513.68 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Sep 17, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Folcroft
Fri, Sep 18, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Folcroft
2026-09-17T15:11
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Sep 17, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Folcroft
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Folcroft
152 mi
02h 33m
To McMurray
167.1 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Delmar Drive

    2097 ft · 1 min · Delmar Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on South Avenue

    2408 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West South Avenue

    3153 ft · 1 min · West South Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Macdade Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kedron Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Woodland Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Woodland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sproul Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Sproul Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Springfield Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Newtown Street Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Darby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Morehall Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    245.3 mi · 4 hr 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City

    740 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road

    134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

    2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    927 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto McKean Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right

    2459 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue

  35. 35

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

    1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

    3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto East McMurray Road

    140 m · 26 sec · East McMurray Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
245 mi · 77%
I 70 West
15.2 mi · 5%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.01 mi · 3%
Darby Paoli Road
3.66 mi · 1%
Sproul Road
3.03 mi · 1%
Bebout Road
2.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

245 mi · 04h 27m

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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.1 mi
255.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 33m from Folcroft
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Folcroft 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 Folcroft to McMurray?

The road trip is about 319.2 miles (513.7 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152 miles from Folcroft and 167.1 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.65 one way or $101.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Folcroft and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 255.12 mi (410.58 km).

Folcroft

#1 Folcroft

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population6,635
Coordinates39.8909500, -75.2838000
Altitude22
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: Delmar Drive (-75.283961, 39.891053)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.26 gal
42.64 L · about $50.65
Round trip
$101.29
22.52 gal · 85.28 L
Estimated CO2
100.1 kg one way
Round trip: 200.1 kg / 441 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $50.65 $101.29
Mid-grade $4.95 $55.69 $111.38
Premium $5.34 $60.11 $120.21
Diesel $6.41 $72.20 $144.40

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Folcroft and McMurray. The current time is 15:11:23.

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.