How far is McMurray, PA from McKean, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to McKean, PA is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and McKean.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and McKean.
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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
37.2 mi · 48 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
35.7 mi · 52 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Richards St
1.5 km · 2 min · Richards St
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Continue on Richardsville Road
14.3 mi · 21 min · Richardsville Road
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto South Mill Avenue
830 ft · 18 sec · South Mill Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
159 m · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Ridgway-Johnsonburg Road
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Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass
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Continue on Market Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street
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Continue on Wilcox Road
4.1 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road
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Keep slight right
18.2 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Mt Alton Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Mt Alton Road
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Continue on Mt Alton-Ormsby Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Mt Alton-Ormsby Road
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Turn left onto Ormsby Crossroad
127 m · 16 sec · Ormsby Crossroad
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Continue on Ridge Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and McKean.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
PA 28 North
Continue straight
37.2 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving McMurray and Sunny near McKean.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to McKean?
The road trip is about 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Summerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from McMurray and 85 miles from McKean.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 8:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.52 one way or $49.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McMurray and Sunny near McKean.
Stop Ideas Near Summerville
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 Summerville.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and McKean. Straight-line distance: 132.87 mi (213.83 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 McKean
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 366 |
| Coordinates | 41.8184000, -78.5575200 |
| Altitude | 642 |
| Country | United States |
End: McKean (-78.55752, 41.8184)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $24.52 | $49.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.72 | $59.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.88 | $71.76 |
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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