How far is Lansdowne, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Lansdowne, PA to McMurray, PA is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.3 miles (410.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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
310.19 mi
05h 01m
Flight
255.34 mi
410.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.34 mi
Kilometers
410.93 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.19 mi
Kilometers
499.21 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Wed, Sep 16, 1:05 PM EDT
Return by in Lansdowne
Wed, Sep 16, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansdowne
2026-09-16T08:03
Arrive McMurray
Wed, Sep 16, 1:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lansdowne
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 Lansdowne
153.3 mi
02h 30m
To McMurray
156.9 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Baltimore Avenue

    33 m · 9 sec · East Baltimore Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Lansdowne Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Lansdowne Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2005 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    7 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    2184 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    251.9 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

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

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

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

    740 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road

    134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

    2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    927 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto McKean Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right

    2459 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue

  32. 32

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

    1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

    3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East McMurray Road

    140 m · 26 sec · East McMurray Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lansdowne 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
40 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 81%
I 70 West
15.2 mi · 5%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.01 mi · 3%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 1%
Bebout Road
2.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.9 mi
255.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 30m from Lansdowne
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Lansdowne and Mostly Sunny near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 310.2 miles (499.2 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 153.3 miles from Lansdowne and 156.9 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 255.3 miles (410.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.23 one way or $98.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lansdowne and Mostly 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 Lansdowne and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 255.34 mi (410.93 km).

Lansdowne

#1 Lansdowne

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population10,641
Coordinates39.9381700, -75.2718500
Altitude40
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: East Baltimore Avenue (-75.271894, 39.938316)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.43 L · about $49.23
Round trip
$98.46
21.88 gal · 82.86 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $49.23 $98.46
Mid-grade $4.94 $54.02 $108.04
Premium $5.33 $58.32 $116.64
Diesel $6.35 $69.46 $138.92

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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There is no time difference between Lansdowne and McMurray. The current time is 08:03:44.

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