How far is McMurray, PA from Arnold, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Arnold, PA is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.29 mi
01h 02m
Flight
26.73 mi
43.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.73 mi
Kilometers
43.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.29 mi
Kilometers
56.79 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arnold
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-04-23T04:01
Arrive Arnold
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Millvale
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From McMurray
17.6 mi
00h 31m
To Arnold
17.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East McMurray Road

  3. 3

    Continue on McMurray Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · McMurray Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    580 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cochran Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

    829 ft · 24 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

  11. 11

    Continue on I 279 North: North Shore

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna

    1570 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Russellton, Creighton

    2099 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Pittsburgh Northeast Airport, Creighton, New Kensington Bridge

    78 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Crawford Run Road

    85 m · 16 sec · Crawford Run Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeport Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto New Kensington Bridge

    1715 ft · 31 sec · New Kensington Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on 9th Street

    1309 ft · 45 sec · 9th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Constitution Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Constitution Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Constitution Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 28 North
16.4 mi · 46%
Washington Road
3.3 mi · 9%
McMurray Road
2.38 mi · 7%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.34 mi · 7%
Greentree Road
2.34 mi · 7%
East McMurray Road
1.95 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

PA 28 North

Continue straight

16.1 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millvale
00h 31m from McMurray
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McMurray and Sunny near Arnold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Millvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from McMurray and 17.6 miles from Arnold.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around McMurray and Sunny near Arnold.

Stop Ideas Near Millvale

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

4 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

53 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

61 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Arnold. Straight-line distance: 26.73 mi (43.01 km).

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#1 McMurray

Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)

Population66,573
Coordinates40.2778500, -80.0839400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Arnold

#2 Arnold

City of Pennsylvania

Population4,790
Coordinates40.5800700, -79.7667200
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Arnold (-79.76672, 40.58007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.13
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.07 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.95 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.98 $7.42 $14.83

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 McMurray and Arnold. The current time is 04:01:05.

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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.