How far is McMurray, PA from Economy, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Economy, PA is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.67 mi
00h 52m
Flight
23.46 mi
37.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.46 mi
Kilometers
37.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.67 mi
Kilometers
57.4 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Economy
Thu, Nov 12, 5:24 AM EST
Return by in McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 6:17 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-11-12T04:32
Arrive Economy
Thu, Nov 12, 5:24 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Burgettstown
PA

Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States; a suburb of Pittsburgh

From McMurray
17.8 mi
00h 26m
To Economy
17.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    123 m · 16 sec · East McMurray Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Valley Brook Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Valley Brook Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Valley Brook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Georgetown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Baker Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Baker Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morganza Road

    69 m · 5 sec · Morganza Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Morganza Road

    1960 ft · 50 sec · Morganza Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward PA Turnpike 576 West

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Southern Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 376 West: Beaver

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway

    3 mi · 3 min · Airport Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 151: Hopewell

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 151 East: South Heights, Ambridge

    111 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Gringo Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gringo Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Laurel Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Laurel Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jordan Street

    2462 ft · 42 sec · Jordan Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Jordan Road

    1845 ft · 28 sec · North Jordan Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Constitution Boulevard

    2639 ft · 45 sec · Constitution Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    1271 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ambridge Woodlawn Bridge

    2015 ft · 1 min · Ambridge Woodlawn Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on 11th Street

    2075 ft · 55 sec · 11th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Duss Avenue

    2403 ft · 52 sec · Duss Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    108 m · 18 sec · 18th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lenz Avenue

    38 m · 11 sec · Lenz Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Beltway
18.4 mi · 52%
Airport Expressway
2.97 mi · 8%
Valley Brook Road
2.44 mi · 7%
Beaver Valley Expressway
1.98 mi · 6%
Laurel Road
1.41 mi · 4%
Georgetown Road
1.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Southern Beltway

Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway

18.4 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burgettstown
00h 26m from McMurray
Leave By
4:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving McMurray and Light Rain near Economy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Burgettstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from McMurray and 17.9 miles from Economy.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.46 one way or $10.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around McMurray and Light Rain near Economy.

Stop Ideas Near Burgettstown

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

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

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Union Station

35 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

72 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Connellsville station

79 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Alliance

84 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Economy. Straight-line distance: 23.46 mi (37.76 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
Economy

#2 Economy

Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population9,022
Coordinates40.6000700, -80.2247800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Economy (-80.22478, 40.60007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $5.46
Round trip
$10.93
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $5.46 $10.93
Mid-grade $4.77 $6.01 $12.02
Premium $5.21 $6.57 $13.13
Diesel $6.54 $8.25 $16.49

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Economy. The current time is 04:32:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.