How far is Lehighton, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Lehighton, PA to McMurray, PA is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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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Road
291.87 mi
05h 02m
Flight
232.58 mi
374.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.58 mi
Kilometers
374.3 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.87 mi
Kilometers
469.72 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Lehighton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lehighton
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lehighton
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Lehighton
144.6 mi
02h 31m
To McMurray
147.3 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    27 m · 10 sec · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mahoning Street

    2379 ft · 1 min · Mahoning Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 9th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 9th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East

  5. 5

    Continue on Penn Drive

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Penn Drive

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Penn Pike

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Penn Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Clamtown Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Clamtown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Railroad Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hughes Street

    1277 ft · 26 sec · Hughes Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Summer Valley Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Summer Valley Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Centre Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Centre Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Centre Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1192 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21 mi · 24 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    151.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  25. 25

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

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

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

    740 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road

    134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

    2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    927 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto McKean Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  35. 35

    Take the ramp right

    2459 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue

  40. 40

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

    1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  44. 44

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road

  45. 45

    Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

    3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

  46. 46

    Turn left onto East McMurray Road

    140 m · 26 sec · East McMurray Road

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
48 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 52%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 13%
William Penn Highway
21 mi · 7%
I 70 West
15.2 mi · 5%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.01 mi · 3%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

152 mi · 02h 47m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
232.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 31m from Lehighton
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lehighton and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.9 miles (469.7 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 144.6 miles from Lehighton and 147.3 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.09 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lehighton and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lehighton and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 232.58 mi (374.3 km).

Lehighton

#1 Lehighton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,296
Coordinates40.8337000, -75.7138000
Altitude174
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: South 4th Street (-75.71376, 40.833703)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.3 gal
38.99 L · about $42.09
Round trip
$84.17
20.6 gal · 77.98 L
Estimated CO2
91.5 kg one way
Round trip: 183.1 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.09 $84.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.37 $94.74
Premium $4.95 $51.03 $102.05
Diesel $5.98 $61.59 $123.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lehighton and McMurray. The current time is 21:13:54.

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