How far is McMurray, PA from Clarks Summit, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Clarks Summit, PA is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
304.89 mi
06h 29m
Flight
243.35 mi
391.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.35 mi
Kilometers
391.64 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.89 mi
Kilometers
490.67 km
Drive Time
06h 29m

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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 06h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarks Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-04-23T02:02
Arrive Clarks Summit
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From McMurray
152.2 mi
03h 14m
To Clarks Summit
152.7 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Clarks Summit.

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East McMurray Road

  3. 3

    Continue on McMurray Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · McMurray Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    580 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cochran Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    1692 ft · 40 sec · Adams Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    2266 ft · 1 min · Mulberry Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307 North

    818 ft · 44 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    533 ft · 15 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Morgan Highway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Morgan Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Grove Street

    2021 ft · 56 sec · West Grove Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Atherton Street

    859 ft · 43 sec · Atherton Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Electric Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Electric Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Electric Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 33%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 20%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 19%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 11%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.6 mi
243.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
03h 14m from McMurray
Leave By
11:02 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Clarks Summit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Clarks Summit?

The road trip is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.2 miles from McMurray and 152.7 miles from Clarks Summit.

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

The direct path is about 243.3 miles (391.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 $43.97 one way or $87.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Clarks Summit.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

39 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Clarks Summit. Straight-line distance: 243.35 mi (391.64 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
Clarks Summit

#2 Clarks Summit

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population4,843
Coordinates41.4886900, -75.7085200
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Clarks Summit (-75.70852, 41.48869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.76 gal
40.73 L · about $43.97
Round trip
$87.93
21.52 gal · 81.46 L
Estimated CO2
95.6 kg one way
Round trip: 191.2 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.97 $87.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.49 $98.97
Premium $4.95 $53.31 $106.61
Diesel $5.98 $64.34 $128.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Clarks Summit. The current time is 02:02:25.

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.