How far is Ligonier, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Ligonier, PA to McMurray, PA is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ligonier and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ligonier and McMurray.
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Start on the route
122 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto South Market Street
724 ft · 17 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
16.1 mi · 24 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Pittsburgh Street
3106 ft · 1 min · East Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on East Pittsburgh Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on East Otterman Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Otterman Street
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Turn straight onto Tollgate Hill Road
3179 ft · 1 min · Tollgate Hill Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
9.2 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Richland Avenue
2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road
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Continue on Brownsville Road
1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road
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Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road
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Turn left onto Baptist Road
3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road
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Continue on South Park Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · South Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McMurray Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · 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 Ligonier and McMurray.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lincoln Highway
Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
16.1 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ligonier and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Ligonier to McMurray?
The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Ligonier and 42.6 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.97 one way or $19.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ligonier and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Irwin
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 Irwin.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ligonier and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 44.7 mi (71.93 km).
#1 Ligonier
Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,506 |
| Coordinates | 40.2431300, -79.2375300 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $4.09 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
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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