How far is Kennett Square, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Kennett Square, PA to McMurray, PA is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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 04h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennett Square and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennett Square and McMurray.
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Start on East State Street
10 m · 4 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto North Union Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Union Street
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Continue on North Unionville Road
140 m · 15 sec · North Unionville Road
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Turn left onto US 1 South, PA 82 Alternate Truck North
1156 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
4.3 mi · 6 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 41: Avondale, Chatham
1581 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Gap-Newport Pike
3.9 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gap-Newport Pike
42 m · 2 sec · Gap-Newport Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Gap-Newport Pike
3.7 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Continue on Gap Newport Pike
5.7 mi · 9 min · Gap Newport Pike
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Continue on Newport Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Newport Pike
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Continue on Gap-Newport Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Take the exit straight
56 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lincoln Highway
2051 ft · 50 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Newport Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Old Philadelphia Pike
7.2 mi · 12 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West
885 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg
28.9 mi · 34 min
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Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
765 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
124 m · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
2614 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
172.6 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
14.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
740 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road
134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road
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Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway
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Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge
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Keep slight left
927 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto McKean Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue
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Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road
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Take the ramp right
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
2190 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue
1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Rankintown Road
2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road
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Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road
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Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road
56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road
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Turn left onto East McMurray Road
140 m · 26 sec · East 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 Kennett Square and McMurray.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
173 mi · 03h 10m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square to McMurray?
The road trip is about 281.8 miles (453.5 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Kennett Square and 142.4 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.71 one way or $89.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kennett Square and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennett Square and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 233.09 mi (375.13 km).
#1 Kennett Square
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,203 |
| Coordinates | 39.8467800, -75.7116000 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $4.50 | $44.71 | $89.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $49.16 | $98.33 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $53.06 | $106.12 |
| Diesel | $6.41 | $63.74 | $127.47 |
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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