How far is McMurray, PA from Charleston, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Charleston, PA is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
85 mi
01h 46m
Flight
67.83 mi
109.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.83 mi
Kilometers
109.16 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85 mi
Kilometers
136.79 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleston
Mon, May 25, 8:37 PM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Mon, May 25, 10:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-05-25T18:51
Arrive Charleston
Mon, May 25, 8:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Dawson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From McMurray
42.5 mi
00h 53m
To Charleston
42.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 3 toward Morganza Road

    69 m · 5 sec · Morganza Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Morganza Road

    1960 ft · 50 sec · Morganza Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward PA Turnpike 576 West

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Southern Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 376 West: Beaver

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway

    3 mi · 3 min · Airport Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    49.3 mi · 55 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1585 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mercer West Middlesex Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Mercer West Middlesex Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Keel Ridge Road

    726 ft · 14 sec · South Keel Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Neshannock Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Neshannock Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Greenfield Road

    21 m · 3 sec · Greenfield Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beaver Valley Expressway
49.6 mi · 58%
Southern Beltway
18.4 mi · 22%
South Neshannock Road
3.13 mi · 4%
Airport Expressway
2.97 mi · 3%
Mercer West Middlesex Road
2.45 mi · 3%
Valley Brook Road
2.44 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Beaver Valley Expressway

Merge slight right onto Beaver Valley Expressway

49.3 mi · 00h 55m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dawson
00h 53m from McMurray
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving McMurray and Mostly Cloudy near Charleston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Dawson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.5 miles from McMurray and 42.5 miles from Charleston.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around McMurray and Mostly Cloudy near Charleston.

Stop Ideas Near Dawson

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

63 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

96 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 67.83 mi (109.16 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
Charleston

#2 Charleston

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

Population3,390
Coordinates41.2370000, -80.3603400
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Charleston (-80.36034, 41.237)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.35 L · about $12.26
Round trip
$24.52
6 gal · 22.7 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.26 $24.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.80 $27.59
Premium $4.95 $14.86 $29.72
Diesel $5.98 $17.94 $35.88

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Charleston. The current time is 18:51:14.

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.