How far is McCracken, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from McCracken, PA to McMurray, PA is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.82 mi
00h 37m
Flight
16.5 mi
26.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.5 mi
Kilometers
26.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.82 mi
Kilometers
38.34 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Apr 16, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in McCracken
Thu, Apr 16, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCracken
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Apr 16, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McCracken
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
East Washington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From McCracken
12 mi
00h 18m
To McMurray
11.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    142 m · 39 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sturge Hollow Road

    1709 ft · 1 min · Sturge Hollow Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vista Valley Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Vista Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Banetown Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Banetown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Baker Station Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Baker Station Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Baker Station Road

    3173 ft · 2 min · Baker Station Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Amity Ridge Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Amity Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Waynesburg Road

    870 ft · 22 sec · Waynesburg Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 79 North: Washington PA

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Murtland Avenue

    1386 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    8.7 mi · 16 min · Washington Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · East McMurray Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Road
8.69 mi · 36%
I 79 North
6.19 mi · 26%
East McMurray Road
2.54 mi · 11%
Amity Ridge Road
2.1 mi · 9%
Banetown Road
1.47 mi · 6%
Baker Station Road
1.35 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Washington Road

Turn straight onto Washington Road

8.69 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Washington
00h 18m from McCracken
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McCracken and Partly Sunny 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 McCracken to McMurray?

The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from McCracken and 11.8 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McCracken and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near East Washington

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

58 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

60 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

74 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCracken and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 16.5 mi (26.56 km).

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#1 McCracken

McCracken is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.0700700, -80.2381200
Altitude389
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: (-80.242143, 40.069342)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.18 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.68 gal · 6.36 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.86 $7.73
Premium $4.95 $4.16 $8.32
Diesel $5.98 $5.02 $10.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between McCracken and McMurray. The current time is 01:57:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.