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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
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
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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 Clarks Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Clarks Summit.
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Start on Thomas Road
16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · East McMurray Road
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Continue on McMurray Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · McMurray Road
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Turn slight right
580 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
1692 ft · 40 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
2266 ft · 1 min · Mulberry Street
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307 North
818 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North Keyser Avenue
533 ft · 15 sec · North Keyser Avenue
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Turn right onto Morgan Highway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Morgan Highway
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Turn right onto West Grove Street
2021 ft · 56 sec · West Grove Street
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Turn left onto Atherton Street
859 ft · 43 sec · Atherton Street
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Turn left onto Electric Street
19 m · 3 sec · Electric Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Houserville.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Clarks Summit. Straight-line distance: 243.35 mi (391.64 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 Clarks Summit
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 4,843 |
| Coordinates | 41.4886900, -75.7085200 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarks Summit (-75.70852, 41.48869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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