How far is Macungie, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Macungie, PA to McMurray, PA is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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
286.29 mi
04h 53m
Flight
238.84 mi
384.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.84 mi
Kilometers
384.38 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.29 mi
Kilometers
460.74 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Fri, Apr 17, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Macungie
Fri, Apr 17, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macungie
2026-04-17T04:52
Arrive McMurray
Fri, Apr 17, 9:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 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
7:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macungie
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 Macungie
141.8 mi
02h 26m
To McMurray
144.5 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    74 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Weilers Road

    1689 ft · 41 sec · Weilers Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Schantz Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Schantz Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Schantz Road

    66 m · 8 sec · Schantz Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Independent Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Independent Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Golden Key Road

    875 ft · 29 sec · Golden Key Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    36.7 mi · 43 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

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

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    151.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

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

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

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

    740 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road

    134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

    2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    927 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto McKean Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  32. 32

    Take the ramp right

    2459 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue

  37. 37

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

    1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road

  42. 42

    Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

    3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto East McMurray Road

    140 m · 26 sec · East McMurray Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macungie 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
45 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 53%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 13%
William Penn Highway
36.7 mi · 13%
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
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
238.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 26m from Macungie
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Macungie 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 Macungie to McMurray?

The road trip is about 286.3 miles (460.7 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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 141.8 miles from Macungie and 144.5 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.27 one way or $82.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Macungie and Chance Rain Showers 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 Macungie and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 238.84 mi (384.38 km).

Macungie

#1 Macungie

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,183
Coordinates40.5159300, -75.5551900
Altitude119
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: (-75.555143, 40.515917)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.1 gal
38.24 L · about $41.27
Round trip
$82.54
20.2 gal · 76.48 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.5 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.27 $82.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.45 $92.90
Premium $4.95 $50.04 $100.07
Diesel $5.98 $60.40 $120.80

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Macungie and McMurray. The current time is 04:52:54.

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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.