How far is McMurray, PA from Irwin, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Irwin, PA is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
26.17 mi
00h 51m
Flight
20.42 mi
32.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.42 mi
Kilometers
32.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.17 mi
Kilometers
42.11 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irwin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive Irwin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Dravosburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From McMurray
13 mi
00h 25m
To Irwin
13.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East McMurray Road

  3. 3

    Continue on McMurray Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · McMurray Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Park Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Park Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Baptist Road

    3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road

  7. 7

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

    1333 ft · 32 sec · Brownsville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lebanon Church Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

    1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lombard Street

    87 m · 19 sec · Lombard Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 24%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 15%
South Park Road
2.85 mi · 11%
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
2.44 mi · 9%
Lincoln Highway
2.16 mi · 8%
East McMurray Road
1.95 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Way

Turn right onto Lincoln Way

5.86 mi · 00h 11m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dravosburg
00h 25m from McMurray
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McMurray and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Irwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Dravosburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from McMurray and 13.1 miles from Irwin.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around McMurray and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Irwin.

Stop Ideas Near Dravosburg

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

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

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Union Station

14 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

43 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

45 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Irwin. Straight-line distance: 20.42 mi (32.87 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
Irwin

#2 Irwin

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,716
Coordinates40.3245100, -79.7011500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Irwin (-79.70115, 40.32451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.76
Round trip
$7.52
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.76 $7.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.95 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.98 $5.50 $11.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Irwin. The current time is 23:26:53.

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.