How far is McMurray, PA from Bellefonte, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Bellefonte, PA is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.19 mi
03h 41m
Flight
128.68 mi
207.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.68 mi
Kilometers
207.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.19 mi
Kilometers
257.8 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellefonte
Thu, Oct 15, 7:31 PM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Thu, Oct 15, 11:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-10-15T15:50
Arrive Bellefonte
Thu, Oct 15, 7:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
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
Nanty Glo
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From McMurray
79.9 mi
01h 50m
To Bellefonte
80.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 150 North: Bellefonte

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Benner Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Benner Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Willowbank Street

    2665 ft · 1 min · Willowbank Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Stoney Batter

    765 ft · 18 sec · Stoney Batter

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Spring Street

    1399 ft · 54 sec · South Spring Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    154 m · 19 sec · West Howard Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Howard Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 38%
I 99 North
51.3 mi · 32%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 9%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 9%
Washington Road
3.3 mi · 2%
McMurray Road
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
128.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nanty Glo
01h 50m from McMurray
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Bellefonte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Nanty Glo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from McMurray and 80.3 miles from Bellefonte.

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

The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.22 one way or $50.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Bellefonte.

Stop Ideas Near Nanty Glo

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

18 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

37 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Latrobe station

50 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Tyrone

55 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Bellefonte. Straight-line distance: 128.68 mi (207.09 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
Bellefonte

#2 Bellefonte

County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,188
Coordinates40.9133900, -77.7783300
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Bellefonte (-77.77833, 40.91339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.4 L · about $25.22
Round trip
$50.44
11.3 gal · 42.8 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $25.22 $50.44
Mid-grade $4.93 $27.83 $55.65
Premium $5.31 $29.97 $59.95
Diesel $6.55 $37.01 $74.02

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Bellefonte. The current time is 15:50:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.