How far is McMurray, PA from Lower Burrell, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Lower Burrell, PA is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Lower Burrell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Lower Burrell.
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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 left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
829 ft · 24 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Continue on I 279 North: North Shore
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
1570 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Blawnox
2437 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto Freeport Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Hulton Bridge
1749 ft · 43 sec · Hulton Bridge
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Continue on Hulton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hulton Road
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Turn straight onto Coxcomb Hill Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Coxcomb Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Logans Ferry Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Logans Ferry Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Freeport Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Lower Burrell.
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.
PA 28 North
Continue straight
7.84 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Mostly Cloudy near Lower Burrell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Lower Burrell?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Pittsburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from McMurray and 16.7 miles from Lower Burrell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Mostly Cloudy near Lower Burrell.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Lower Burrell. Straight-line distance: 25.63 mi (41.25 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 Lower Burrell
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,997 |
| Coordinates | 40.5531200, -79.7572700 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lower Burrell (-79.75727, 40.55312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.46 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
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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