How far is Jenkintown, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Jenkintown, PA to McMurray, PA is about 312.2 miles (502.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262 miles (421.7 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
312.17 mi
05h 07m
Flight
262.01 mi
421.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.01 mi
Kilometers
421.66 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.17 mi
Kilometers
502.39 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Wed, May 13, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in Jenkintown
Wed, May 13, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jenkintown
2026-05-12T21:01
Arrive McMurray
Wed, May 13, 2:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
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 Jenkintown
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 Jenkintown
153.8 mi
02h 33m
To McMurray
158.4 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue

    1839 ft · 1 min · West Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1344 ft · 48 sec · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jenkintown Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Jenkintown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Limekiln Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Limekiln Pike

  5. 5

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

    1650 ft · 42 sec · Susquehanna Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Virginia Drive

    1034 ft · 26 sec · Virginia Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    265.1 mi · 4 hr 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

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

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

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

    740 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road

    134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

    2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    927 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto McKean Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    2459 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue

  25. 25

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

    1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

    3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East McMurray Road

    140 m · 26 sec · East McMurray Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jenkintown 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
33 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
265 mi · 85%
I 70 West
15.2 mi · 5%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.01 mi · 3%
Bebout Road
2.89 mi · 1%
Jenkintown Road
2.48 mi · 1%
Monogahela Avenue
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

265 mi · 04h 49m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
262 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 33m from Jenkintown
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jenkintown and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jenkintown to McMurray?

The road trip is about 312.2 miles (502.4 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.8 miles from Jenkintown and 158.4 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 262 miles (421.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 $45.03 one way or $90.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jenkintown and Areas Of Frost then Sunny 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 Jenkintown and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 262.01 mi (421.66 km).

Jenkintown

#1 Jenkintown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,413
Coordinates40.0959400, -75.1251700
Altitude98
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: West Avenue (-75.125164, 40.095922)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.02 gal
41.7 L · about $45.03
Round trip
$90.06
22.04 gal · 83.4 L
Estimated CO2
97.9 kg one way
Round trip: 195.9 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.03 $90.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.68 $101.36
Premium $4.95 $54.59 $109.19
Diesel $5.98 $65.90 $131.80

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jenkintown and McMurray. The current time is 21:01:02.

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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.