How far is McMurray, PA from Kennett Square, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Kennett Square, PA is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
276.34 mi
05h 54m
Flight
233.09 mi
375.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.09 mi
Kilometers
375.13 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.34 mi
Kilometers
444.72 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennett Square
Fri, Sep 18, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Fri, Sep 18, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-09-17T22:56
Arrive Kennett Square
Fri, Sep 18, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
9:00 PM EDT
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
137.6 mi
02h 57m
To Kennett Square
138.8 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
69°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Kennett Square.

  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

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 340

    603 ft · 15 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    79 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1814 ft · 44 sec · Lincoln Highway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 41 South

    139 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Gap-Newport Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  34. 34

    Continue on Newport Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Newport Pike

  35. 35

    Continue on Gap Newport Pike

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Gap Newport Pike

  36. 36

    Continue on Gap-Newport Pike

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gap-Newport Pike

    55 m · 3 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Gap-Newport Pike

    4 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  39. 39

    Turn left onto US 1 North: Kennett Square, Philadelphia

    1519 ft · 38 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 82: Unionville, Kennett Square

    1210 ft · 32 sec

  42. 42

    Turn right onto North Unionville Road

    30 m · 2 sec · North Unionville Road

  43. 43

    Continue on North Union Street

    3211 ft · 2 min · North Union Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto East Linden Street

    129 m · 21 sec · East Linden Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    122 m · 23 sec · North Broad Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto East State Street

    97 m · 11 sec · East State Street

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
7 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
173 mi · 63%
PA 283 East
33.3 mi · 12%
Gap-Newport Pike
10 mi · 4%
Old Philadelphia Pike
7.36 mi · 3%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
Gap Newport Pike
5.69 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
233.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 57m from McMurray
Leave By
5:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennett Square.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Kennett Square?

The road trip is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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 137.6 miles from McMurray and 138.8 miles from Kennett Square.

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

The direct path is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 5:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.86 one way or $87.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kennett Square.

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 Kennett Square. Straight-line distance: 233.09 mi (375.13 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
Kennett Square

#2 Kennett Square

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,203
Coordinates39.8467800, -75.7116000
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Kennett Square (-75.7116, 39.84678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.75 gal
36.91 L · about $43.86
Round trip
$87.71
19.5 gal · 73.82 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.3 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $43.86 $87.71
Mid-grade $4.95 $48.22 $96.45
Premium $5.34 $52.05 $104.09
Diesel $6.41 $62.52 $125.03

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Kennett Square. The current time is 22:56:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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