How far is McMurray, PA from Cheltenham, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Cheltenham, PA is about 309 miles (497.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Cheltenham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Cheltenham.
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Start on Thomas Road
16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
93 m · 8 sec · East McMurray Road
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Turn right onto Valley Brook Road
3273 ft · 2 min · Valley Brook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bebout Road
11 m · 1 sec · Bebout Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Venetia Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road
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Continue on Rankintown Road
2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1735 ft · 54 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1832 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp straight
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
723 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road
98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road
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Continue on West Newton Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Take the ramp left
766 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
264.3 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto PA 309 South: Philadelphia
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
157 m · 21 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue
118 m · 15 sec · Greenwood Avenue
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Continue on Greenwood Avenue
3052 ft · 2 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Road
3053 ft · 1 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto Washington Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Lane
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Turn right onto Township Line Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Township Line Road
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Continue on Cottman Avenue
2911 ft · 1 min · Cottman Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1850 ft · 42 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Laurel Avenue
46 m · 7 sec · East Laurel Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Laurel Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Cheltenham.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
264 mi · 04h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Cheltenham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Cheltenham?
The road trip is about 309 miles (497.3 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.8 miles from McMurray and 155.2 miles from Cheltenham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.8 miles (424.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.66 one way or $97.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Cheltenham.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Cheltenham. Straight-line distance: 263.84 mi (424.61 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 Cheltenham
Unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania
| Population | 37,080 |
| Coordinates | 40.0609400, -75.0940600 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheltenham (-75.09406, 40.06094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $4.46 | $48.66 | $97.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $53.68 | $107.37 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $57.82 | $115.65 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $71.40 | $142.79 |
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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