How far is McMurray, PA from Ellwood City, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Ellwood City, PA is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Ellwood City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Ellwood City.
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Start on Thomas Road
16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
123 m · 16 sec · East McMurray Road
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Turn left onto Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Georgetown Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Baker Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Baker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morganza Road
69 m · 5 sec · Morganza Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Morganza Road
1960 ft · 50 sec · Morganza Road
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Take the ramp right toward PA Turnpike 576 West
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
18.4 mi · 21 min · Southern Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 376 West: Beaver
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway
3 mi · 3 min · Airport Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Beaver Valley Expressway
20.8 mi · 22 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 551, PA 18: Beaver Falls
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 551, PA 18: Beaver Falls
43 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Wallace Run Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Wallace Run Road
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Continue on 49th Street
568 ft · 20 sec · 49th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Beaver Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · Big Beaver Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arthur Street
1346 ft · 51 sec · Arthur Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on West Lawrence Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1128 ft · 33 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Fountain Avenue
67 m · 11 sec · Fountain Avenue
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Turn left onto Keystone Way
11 m · 3 sec · Keystone Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Keystone Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Ellwood City.
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.
Beaver Valley Expressway
Merge slight right onto Beaver Valley Expressway
20.8 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving McMurray and Partly Cloudy near Ellwood City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Ellwood City?
The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Moon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from McMurray and 28.6 miles from Ellwood City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.89 one way or $17.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McMurray and Partly Cloudy near Ellwood City.
Stop Ideas Near Moon
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 Moon.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Ellwood City. Straight-line distance: 41.72 mi (67.14 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 Ellwood City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,649 |
| Coordinates | 40.8617300, -80.2864500 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ellwood City (-80.28645, 40.86173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $4.40 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $10.65 | $21.31 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $13.30 | $26.59 |
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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