How far is McMurray, PA from Jersey Shore, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Jersey Shore, PA is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Jersey Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Jersey Shore.
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Start on Thomas Road
16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · East McMurray Road
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Continue on McMurray Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · McMurray Road
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Turn slight right
580 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
12.3 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall
2074 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.5 mi · 8 min · Nittany Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Long Run Road
105 m · 7 sec · Long Run Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1182 ft · 40 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Thwy
1369 ft · 18 sec · Appalachian Thwy
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Thomas Street
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Thomas Street
697 ft · 14 sec · Thomas Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
149 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Allegheny Street
3026 ft · 53 sec · Allegheny Street
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Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
782 ft · 34 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Jersey Shore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving McMurray and Cloudy near Jersey Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Jersey Shore?
The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.6 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Tunnelhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from McMurray and 98.5 miles from Jersey Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McMurray and Cloudy near Jersey Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Tunnelhill
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 Tunnelhill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Jersey Shore. Straight-line distance: 160.81 mi (258.8 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 Jersey Shore
Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.2020200, -77.2644200 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jersey Shore (-77.26442, 41.20202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $4.09 | $28.36 | $56.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.92 | $63.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $34.38 | $68.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $41.50 | $83.00 |
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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