How far is McMurray, PA from McCracken, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to McCracken, PA is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
24.13 mi
00h 46m
Flight
16.5 mi
26.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.5 mi
Kilometers
26.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.13 mi
Kilometers
38.83 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McCracken
Thu, Apr 16, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Thu, Apr 16, 5:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-04-16T03:36
Arrive McCracken
Thu, Apr 16, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
East Washington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From McMurray
12.1 mi
00h 23m
To McCracken
12.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Road

    16 m · 7 sec · Thomas Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East McMurray Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · East McMurray Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Road

    8.9 mi · 16 min · Washington Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown

    1564 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19: Lone Pine, Amity

    1398 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Amity Ridge Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Amity Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Baker Station Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Baker Station Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Banetown Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Banetown Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Vista Valley Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Vista Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sturge Hollow Road

    1709 ft · 1 min · Sturge Hollow Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    142 m · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Road
8.92 mi · 37%
I 79 south
3.95 mi · 16%
East McMurray Road
2.53 mi · 10%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2.08 mi · 9%
Amity Ridge Road
2 mi · 8%
Banetown Road
1.47 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Washington Road

Turn left onto Washington Road

8.92 mi · 00h 16m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Washington
00h 23m from McMurray
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McMurray and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCracken.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

East Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from McMurray and 12.1 miles from McCracken.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McMurray and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCracken.

Stop Ideas Near East Washington

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

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

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Union Station

37 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

58 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

74 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and McCracken. Straight-line distance: 16.5 mi (26.56 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
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#2 McCracken

McCracken is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.0700700, -80.2381200
Altitude389
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: McCracken (-80.23812, 40.07007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and McCracken. The current time is 03:36:11.

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.