How far is McMurray, PA from Cecil, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Cecil, PA is about 7 miles (11.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.05 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.81 mi
9.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.81 mi
Kilometers
9.35 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.05 mi
Kilometers
11.35 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cecil
Tue, Oct 13, 6:33 PM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Tue, Oct 13, 6:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-10-13T18:16
Arrive Cecil
Tue, Oct 13, 6:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lawrence
PA

Census designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

From McMurray
3.5 mi
00h 08m
To Cecil
3.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    123 m · 16 sec · East McMurray Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Valley Brook Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Valley Brook Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Valley Brook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Georgetown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Baker Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Baker Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morgan Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Morgan Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Morgan Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Morgan Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cecil Henderson Road

    3035 ft · 1 min · Cecil Henderson Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Hickory Grade Road

    2481 ft · 1 min · Hickory Grade Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hickory Grade Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
154.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Brook Road
2.44 mi · 35%
Morgan Road
1.45 mi · 21%
Georgetown Road
1.38 mi · 20%
Baker Road
0.65 mi · 9%
Cecil Henderson Road
0.57 mi · 8%
Hickory Grade Road
0.47 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Valley Brook Road

Turn left onto Valley Brook Road

1.45 mi · 00h 03m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
5.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
00h 08m from McMurray
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McMurray and Sunny near Cecil.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from McMurray and 3.5 miles from Cecil.

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

The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.12 one way or $2.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

55 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

62 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Cecil. Straight-line distance: 5.81 mi (9.35 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 McMurray

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

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

#2 Cecil

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population13,220
Coordinates40.3295100, -80.1708900
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Cecil (-80.17089, 40.32951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.94 L · about $1.12
Round trip
$2.23
0.5 gal · 1.88 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $1.12 $2.23
Mid-grade $4.92 $1.23 $2.46
Premium $5.30 $1.33 $2.65
Diesel $6.54 $1.64 $3.27

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Cecil. The current time is 18:16:22.

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.