How far is McMurray, PA from Chadds Ford, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Chadds Ford, PA is about 290.7 miles (467.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
290.74 mi
05h 52m
Flight
239.15 mi
384.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.15 mi
Kilometers
384.88 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.74 mi
Kilometers
467.9 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chadds Ford
Wed, Apr 15, 12:31 PM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-04-15T06:38
Arrive Chadds Ford
Wed, Apr 15, 12:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:14 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

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From McMurray
145.2 mi
02h 56m
To Chadds Ford
145.6 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Chadds Ford.

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    93 m · 8 sec · East McMurray Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Valley Brook Road

    3273 ft · 2 min · Valley Brook Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bebout Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Bebout Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1735 ft · 54 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    110 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    723 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    237.7 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    2289 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Pike

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Creek Road

    702 ft · 16 sec · Creek Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    113 m · 14 sec · Mill Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Station Way Road

    602 ft · 17 sec · Station Way Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Station Way Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
238 mi · 82%
Pottstown Pike
15.4 mi · 5%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
Hayden Boulevard
5.25 mi · 2%
West Newton Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Finleyville Elrama Road
4.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

238 mi · 04h 19m

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
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
239.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 56m from McMurray
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Partly Cloudy near Chadds Ford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Chadds Ford?

The road trip is about 290.7 miles (467.9 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from McMurray and 145.6 miles from Chadds Ford.

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

The direct path is about 239.2 miles (384.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.92 one way or $83.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Partly Cloudy near Chadds Ford.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Chadds Ford. Straight-line distance: 239.15 mi (384.88 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
Chadds Ford

#2 Chadds Ford

Township of Pennsylvania

Population3,732
Coordinates39.8717800, -75.5913200
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Chadds Ford (-75.59132, 39.87178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.26 gal
38.84 L · about $41.92
Round trip
$83.84
20.52 gal · 77.68 L
Estimated CO2
91.2 kg one way
Round trip: 182.4 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.92 $83.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.19 $94.37
Premium $4.95 $50.83 $101.66
Diesel $5.98 $61.35 $122.71

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Chadds Ford. The current time is 06:38:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.