How far is Forest Hills, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Forest Hills, PA to McMurray, PA is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
238.19 mi
03h 59m
Flight
186.15 mi
299.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.15 mi
Kilometers
299.58 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.19 mi
Kilometers
383.33 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 6:36 AM EST
Return by in Forest Hills
Thu, Nov 12, 10:36 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Hills
2026-11-12T02:36
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 6:36 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Hills
9:00 PM EST
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
Everett
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania, USA

From Forest Hills
117.4 mi
01h 59m
To McMurray
120.8 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and McMurray.

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Hills Road

    1437 ft · 56 sec · Forest Hills Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cape Horn Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Cape Horn Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Prospect Road

    1846 ft · 39 sec · East Prospect Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Rose Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mount Rose Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2130 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    167.5 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

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

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

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

    740 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road

    134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

    2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    927 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto McKean Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    2459 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue

  27. 27

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

    1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

    3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East McMurray Road

    140 m · 26 sec · East McMurray Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
168 mi · 70%
I 83 North
21.3 mi · 9%
I 70 West
15.2 mi · 6%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.01 mi · 3%
Cape Horn Road
4.58 mi · 2%
Bebout Road
2.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

168 mi · 03h 04m

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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
01h 59m from Forest Hills
Leave By
9:00 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Forest Hills and Light Rain near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Hills to McMurray?

The road trip is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Forest Hills and 120.8 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.47 one way or $72.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Forest Hills and Light Rain near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

40 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

50 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

52 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

56 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 186.15 mi (299.58 km).

Forest Hills

#1 Forest Hills

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population6,256
Coordinates39.8870400, -76.5996900
Altitude262
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: Forest Hills Road (-76.599697, 39.887047)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.41 gal
31.82 L · about $36.47
Round trip
$72.95
16.82 gal · 63.64 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.5 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $36.47 $72.95
Mid-grade $4.77 $40.10 $80.20
Premium $5.21 $43.82 $87.65
Diesel $6.54 $55.04 $110.07

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Hills and McMurray. The current time is 02:36:13.

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.