How far is McMurray, PA from Mount Pocono, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Mount Pocono, PA is about 301.2 miles (484.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254 miles (408.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
301.18 mi
06h 17m
Flight
253.96 mi
408.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.96 mi
Kilometers
408.71 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.18 mi
Kilometers
484.7 km
Drive Time
06h 17m

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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 06h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pocono
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Mount Pocono
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:18 PM to 1:48 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From McMurray
150.4 mi
03h 08m
To Mount Pocono
150.8 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Mount Pocono.

  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

    132.6 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward 940: Pocono Pines, Mt Pocono

    1165 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Manor View Avenue

    1269 ft · 56 sec · Manor View Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Manor View Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
133 mi · 44%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 20%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 19%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Washington Road
3.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

133 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
254 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
03h 08m from McMurray
Leave By
11:24 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Rain Showers near Mount Pocono.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Mount Pocono?

The road trip is about 301.2 miles (484.7 km) and usually takes 06h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.4 miles from McMurray and 150.8 miles from Mount Pocono.

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

The direct path is about 254 miles (408.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.43 one way or $86.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Rain Showers near Mount Pocono.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

39 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Mount Pocono. Straight-line distance: 253.96 mi (408.71 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
Mount Pocono

#2 Mount Pocono

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,122
Coordinates41.1220300, -75.3646300
Altitude562
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Mount Pocono (-75.36463, 41.12203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.23 L · about $43.43
Round trip
$86.87
21.26 gal · 80.46 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.43 $86.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.89 $97.77
Premium $4.95 $52.66 $105.32
Diesel $5.98 $63.57 $127.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Mount Pocono. The current time is 00:58:27.

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.