How far is Jackson, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Jackson, PA to McMurray, PA is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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
258.67 mi
04h 34m
Flight
200.27 mi
322.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.27 mi
Kilometers
322.31 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.67 mi
Kilometers
416.29 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-19T04:41
Arrive McMurray
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Tyrone
PA

Borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Jackson
120.4 mi
02h 17m
To McMurray
138.3 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Derrs Road

    2901 ft · 1 min · Derrs Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Eagle Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Eagle Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rohrsburg Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Rohrsburg Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Rohrsburg Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rohrsburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Jerseytown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jerseytown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Washingtonville Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Washingtonville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Broadway Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2358 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    54.1 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McMurray Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · McMurray Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 24%
Keystone Shortway
54.1 mi · 21%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 13%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 9%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

54.1 mi · 00h 59m

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
200.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tyrone
02h 17m from Jackson
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to McMurray?

The road trip is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Tyrone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.4 miles from Jackson and 138.3 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.31 one way or $74.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tyrone

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

22 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

28 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

56 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 200.27 mi (322.31 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population8,379
Coordinates41.1950800, -76.4546700
Altitude363
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: Derrs Road (-76.454755, 41.195148)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.13 gal
34.55 L · about $37.31
Round trip
$74.61
18.26 gal · 69.1 L
Estimated CO2
81.1 kg one way
Round trip: 162.3 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.31 $74.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.99 $83.98
Premium $4.95 $45.23 $90.46
Diesel $5.98 $54.60 $109.19

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and McMurray. The current time is 04:41:03.

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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.