How far is McMurray, PA from Fayette, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Fayette, PA is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
44.09 mi
01h 11m
Flight
32.67 mi
52.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.67 mi
Kilometers
52.57 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.09 mi
Kilometers
70.96 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayette
Thu, Nov 12, 7:55 AM EST
Return by in McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 9:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-11-12T06:44
Arrive Fayette
Thu, Nov 12, 7:55 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Newell
PA

City in Pennsylvania, United States

From McMurray
22 mi
00h 35m
To Fayette
22.1 mi
00h 35m

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
52°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    93 m · 8 sec · East McMurray Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Valley Brook Road

    3273 ft · 2 min · Valley Brook Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bebout Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Bebout Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1735 ft · 54 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    2776 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    17.5 mi · 19 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, PA 88 North: Brownsville

    2793 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    620 ft · 12 sec · Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Continue on National Pike East

    1.5 km · 2 min · National Pike East

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Thornton Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Republic Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Republic Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Thompson 1 Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Thompson 1 Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Hartley Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hartley Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto PA 21 West, PA 166 South: Masontown

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 166 South: Masontown

    143 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    68 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ronco Road

    617 ft · 15 sec · Ronco Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Masontown Woodside Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Masontown Woodside Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Gallatin Road

    80 m · 14 sec · Gallatin Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gallatin Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.5 mi · 40%
US 40 East
2.97 mi · 7%
Bebout Road
2.9 mi · 7%
Thornton Road
2.85 mi · 6%
Hartley Hill Road
2.24 mi · 5%
Masontown Woodside Road
1.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

17.5 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newell
00h 35m from McMurray
Leave By
4:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving McMurray and Rain Showers near Fayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Newell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from McMurray and 22.1 miles from Fayette.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newell

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

27 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Union Station

42 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Latrobe station

51 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Fayette. Straight-line distance: 32.67 mi (52.57 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
Fayette

#2 Fayette

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Alabama, United States

Population3,560
Coordinates39.8223000, -79.9189400
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Fayette (-79.91894, 39.8223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.89 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.53
3.12 gal · 11.78 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $6.77 $13.53
Mid-grade $4.77 $7.44 $14.88
Premium $5.21 $8.13 $16.26
Diesel $6.54 $10.21 $20.42

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 Fayette. The current time is 06:44:38.

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.