How far is Forty Fort, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Forty Fort, PA to McMurray, PA is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forty Fort and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forty Fort and McMurray.
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Start on the route
29 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wyoming Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street
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Continue on West Market Street
913 ft · 27 sec · West Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square
98 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Hazle Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Hazle Street
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Turn left onto Blackman Street
1 km · 1 min · Blackman Street
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Turn right onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
1188 ft · 29 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1726 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
146 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Bates Street
541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street
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Turn left onto Second Avenue
600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue
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Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street
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Turn right onto Becks Run Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road
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Continue on Biscayne Drive
1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street
3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street
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Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
3 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street
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Continue on Bethel Church Road
111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McMurray Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · 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 Forty Fort and McMurray.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Forty Fort and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forty Fort to McMurray?
The road trip is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Stormstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from Forty Fort and 159.6 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.7 miles (371.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.2 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 $43.23 one way or $86.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Forty Fort and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Stormstown
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 Stormstown.
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forty Fort and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 230.63 mi (371.16 km).
#1 Forty Fort
Borough in northeastern Luzerne, County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.2789700, -75.8782500 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| 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: 483 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $4.09 | $43.23 | $86.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.66 | $97.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.41 | $104.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.27 | $126.54 |
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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