How far is McMurray, PA from Lock Haven, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Lock Haven, PA is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.54 mi
04h 12m
Flight
150.32 mi
241.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.32 mi
Kilometers
241.92 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.54 mi
Kilometers
298.6 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lock Haven
Fri, Sep 25, 7:32 PM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Fri, Sep 25, 11:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-09-25T15:20
Arrive Lock Haven
Fri, Sep 25, 7:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 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
Cresson
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From McMurray
92.5 mi
02h 06m
To Lock Haven
93 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
73°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Lock Haven.

  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

    2.4 mi · 5 min · McMurray Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    580 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cochran Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    12.3 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall

    2074 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on South Water Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Water Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hogan Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Hogan Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on High Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · High Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Bellefonte Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bellefonte Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    874 ft · 25 sec · West Church Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Vesper Street

    123 m · 25 sec · North Vesper Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    88 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Mill Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 33%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 31%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 8%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 7%
Keystone Shortway
12.3 mi · 7%
Nittany Valley Drive
5.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
150.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cresson
02h 06m from McMurray
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McMurray and Sunny near Lock Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Lock Haven?

The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Cresson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from McMurray and 93 miles from Lock Haven.

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

The direct path is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.82 one way or $59.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around McMurray and Sunny near Lock Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Cresson

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

17 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

32 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Tyrone

38 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

49 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Lock Haven. Straight-line distance: 150.32 mi (241.92 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
Lock Haven

#2 Lock Haven

City in Pennsylvania

Population8,694
Coordinates41.1370100, -77.4469300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Lock Haven (-77.44693, 41.13701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.78 L · about $29.82
Round trip
$59.64
13.1 gal · 49.56 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.55 $29.82 $59.64
Mid-grade $5.00 $32.78 $65.55
Premium $5.39 $35.30 $70.60
Diesel $6.60 $43.25 $86.50

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Lock Haven. The current time is 15:20:14.

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.