How far is McMurray, PA from Freedom, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Freedom, PA is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.17 mi
00h 59m
Flight
29.52 mi
47.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.52 mi
Kilometers
47.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.17 mi
Kilometers
59.82 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freedom
Sun, Apr 19, 8:26 AM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-04-19T07:27
Arrive Freedom
Sun, Apr 19, 8:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
9:30 PM EDT
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
Emsworth
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From McMurray
18.6 mi
00h 29m
To Freedom
18.6 mi
00h 29m

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
53°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2594 ft · 32 sec · Southern Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

    2529 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 65: Emsworth, Sewickley

    1036 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 65: Emsworth, Sewickley

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 65 North: Sewickley

    1622 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Ohio River Boulevard

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Freedom

    1176 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1397 ft · 31 sec · 3rd Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    637 ft · 22 sec · 9th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
15.9 mi · 43%
Ohio River Boulevard
14 mi · 38%
Valley Brook Road
2.44 mi · 7%
Georgetown Road
1.38 mi · 4%
Baker Road
0.65 mi · 2%
Southern Beltway
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

15.9 mi · 00h 22m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emsworth
00h 29m from McMurray
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Freedom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Emsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from McMurray and 18.6 miles from Freedom.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Freedom.

Stop Ideas Near Emsworth

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

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

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Union Station

11 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

64 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

69 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Freedom. Straight-line distance: 29.52 mi (47.51 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
Freedom

#2 Freedom

Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,458
Coordinates40.6856200, -80.2517300
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Freedom (-80.25173, 40.68562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

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 Freedom. The current time is 07:27:04.

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.