How far is McMurray, PA from Damascus, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Damascus, PA is about 346.4 miles (557.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 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
346.33 mi
07h 29m
Flight
279.46 mi
449.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.46 mi
Kilometers
449.74 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
346.33 mi
Kilometers
557.37 km
Drive Time
07h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Damascus
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 PM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Mon, Apr 20, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-04-19T12:31
Arrive Damascus
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 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
1:29 PM to 2:59 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
9:02 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
Lamar
PA

Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

From McMurray
172.9 mi
03h 44m
To Damascus
173.4 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.7 mi · 42 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Carbondale

    2357 ft · 45 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    11.3 mi · 21 min · Roosevelt Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on West Park Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Park Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3053 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fair Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Hancock Highway

    9.2 mi · 14 min · Hancock Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Cochecton Turnpike

    9 mi · 16 min · Cochecton Turnpike

  33. 33

    Turn right onto River Road

    40 m · 6 sec · River Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 29%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 18%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 17%
I 81 North
35.4 mi · 10%
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
15.4 mi · 4%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 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
07h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
279.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
03h 44m from McMurray
Leave By
9:02 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Rain Showers Likely near Damascus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 346.4 miles (557.4 km) and usually takes 07h 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.9 miles from McMurray and 173.4 miles from Damascus.

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

The direct path is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 $49.93 one way or $99.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Rain Showers Likely near Damascus.

Stop Ideas Near Lamar

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Damascus. Straight-line distance: 279.46 mi (449.74 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
Damascus

#2 Damascus

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,622
Coordinates41.7031400, -75.0682200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Damascus (-75.06822, 41.70314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 557 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.22 gal
46.26 L · about $49.93
Round trip
$99.86
24.44 gal · 92.52 L
Estimated CO2
108.6 kg one way
Round trip: 217.2 kg / 479 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.93 $99.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.20 $112.40
Premium $4.95 $60.54 $121.08
Diesel $5.98 $73.08 $146.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Damascus. The current time is 12:31:25.

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.