How far is McMurray, PA from Bradford, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Bradford, PA is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Bradford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Bradford.
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Start on Thomas Road
16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · East McMurray Road
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Continue on McMurray Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · McMurray Road
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Turn slight right
580 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
829 ft · 24 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Continue on I 279 North: North Shore
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
1570 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
37.2 mi · 48 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
35.7 mi · 52 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Richards St
1.5 km · 2 min · Richards St
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Continue on Richardsville Road
14.3 mi · 21 min · Richardsville Road
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto South Mill Avenue
830 ft · 18 sec · South Mill Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
159 m · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road
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Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass
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Continue on Market Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street
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Continue on Wilcox Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road
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Keep slight right
29.7 mi · 34 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Bradford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
PA 28 North
Continue straight
37.2 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Bradford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Bradford?
The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Summerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from McMurray and 86 miles from Bradford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Bradford.
Stop Ideas Near Summerville
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 Summerville.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 138.06 mi (222.18 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 Bradford
City in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,564 |
| Coordinates | 41.9559000, -78.6439200 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradford (-78.64392, 41.9559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $4.09 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.92 | $55.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.07 | $60.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.30 | $72.60 |
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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