How far is McMurray, PA from Ambridge, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Ambridge, PA is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Ambridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Ambridge.
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Start on Thomas Road
16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
123 m · 16 sec · East McMurray Road
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Turn left onto Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Georgetown Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Baker Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Baker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morganza Road
69 m · 5 sec · Morganza Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Morganza Road
1960 ft · 50 sec · Morganza Road
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Take the ramp right toward PA Turnpike 576 West
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
2594 ft · 32 sec · Southern Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
2529 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
15.9 mi · 22 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 65: Emsworth, Sewickley
1036 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 65: Emsworth, Sewickley
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 65 North: Sewickley
1622 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio River Boulevard
6.3 mi · 12 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cross Street
743 ft · 15 sec · Cross Street
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Turn left onto Beaver Street
610 ft · 18 sec · Beaver Street
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Continue on Beaver Street
663 ft · 18 sec · Beaver Street
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Continue on Merchant Street
814 ft · 22 sec · Merchant Street
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Turn slight right onto Duss Avenue
2556 ft · 1 min · Duss Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Duss Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Ambridge.
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.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
15.9 mi · 00h 22m
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 Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Chance Rain Showers near Ambridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Ambridge?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Pennsbury Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from McMurray and 15.1 miles from Ambridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Chance Rain Showers near Ambridge.
Stop Ideas Near Pennsbury Village
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 Pennsbury Village.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Ambridge. Straight-line distance: 22.76 mi (36.63 km).
#1 McMurray
Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)
| Population | 66,573 |
| Coordinates | 40.2778500, -80.0839400 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ambridge
Borough in Beaver County in Western Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,535 |
| Coordinates | 40.5892300, -80.2250600 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ambridge (-80.22506, 40.58923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.57 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $7.01 | $14.01 |
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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