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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on Thomas Road
16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
123 m · 16 sec · East McMurray Road
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Turn left onto Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Georgetown Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Baker Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Baker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morganza Road
69 m · 5 sec · Morganza Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Morganza Road
1960 ft · 50 sec · Morganza Road
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Take the ramp right toward PA Turnpike 576 West
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
18.4 mi · 21 min · Southern Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 West: Beaver
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway
3 mi · 3 min · Airport Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Beaver Valley Expressway
49.3 mi · 55 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1585 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Mercer West Middlesex Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mercer West Middlesex Road
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Turn left onto South Keel Ridge Road
726 ft · 14 sec · South Keel Ridge Road
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Turn straight onto South Neshannock Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Neshannock Road
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Turn right onto East State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto Greenfield Road
21 m · 3 sec · Greenfield Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dawson.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 67.83 mi (109.16 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 Charleston
Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,390 |
| Coordinates | 41.2370000, -80.3603400 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-80.36034, 41.237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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