How far is McMurray, PA from Franklin, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Franklin, PA is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
273.86 mi
05h 53m
Flight
227.14 mi
365.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.14 mi
Kilometers
365.55 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.86 mi
Kilometers
440.73 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 4:42 AM EST
Return by in McMurray
Sat, Nov 7, 10:36 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-11-06T22:49
Arrive Franklin
Sat, Nov 7, 4:42 AM EST
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:12 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From McMurray
136.3 mi
02h 56m
To Franklin
137.6 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
Franklin Weather
PA
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Overnight
Using New London as the closest live forecast in the Chester County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    110 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    723 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    173.1 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    3010 ft · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 33 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Hartman Bridge Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hartman Bridge Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Historic Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Historic Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Georgetown Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    2099 ft · 44 sec · Georgetown Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Georgetown Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Newark Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Newark Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Homeville Road

    44 m · 4 sec · Homeville Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Newark Road

    10.8 mi · 19 min · Newark Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Den Road

    1315 ft · 58 sec · Den Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Red Fox Lane

    704 ft · 36 sec · Red Fox Lane

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Carriage Run Drive

    75 m · 13 sec · Carriage Run Drive

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Chesterville Road

    2694 ft · 60 sec · Chesterville Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Peacedale Road

    660 ft · 29 sec · Peacedale Road

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto Walker Road

    2082 ft · 2 min · Walker Road

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
41 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
173 mi · 63%
PA 283 East
36.8 mi · 13%
Georgetown Road
12.7 mi · 5%
Newark Road
11.9 mi · 4%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
Hayden Boulevard
5.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

173 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
227.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 56m from McMurray
Leave By
5:12 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McMurray and Rain Showers Likely near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.8 miles (440.7 km) and usually takes 05h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from McMurray and 137.6 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 227.2 miles (365.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.52 one way or $85.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McMurray and Rain Showers Likely near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 227.14 mi (365.55 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
Franklin

#2 Franklin

Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population774
Coordinates39.7428900, -75.8485500
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Franklin (-75.84855, 39.74289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.58 L · about $42.52
Round trip
$85.05
19.32 gal · 73.16 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $42.52 $85.05
Mid-grade $4.82 $46.59 $93.18
Premium $5.27 $50.95 $101.89
Diesel $6.58 $63.58 $127.16

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Franklin. The current time is 22:49:18.

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.