How far is McMurray, PA from North East, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to North East, PA is about 155 miles (249.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and North East.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and North East.
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Start on Thomas Road
16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
123 m · 16 sec · East McMurray Road
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Turn left onto Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Georgetown Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Baker Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Baker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morganza Road
69 m · 5 sec · Morganza Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Morganza Road
1960 ft · 50 sec · Morganza Road
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Take the ramp right toward PA Turnpike 576 West
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
2594 ft · 32 sec · Southern Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
2529 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
127.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-90 East: Buffalo
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 23 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 89: North East
1122 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Station Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Continue on South Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Lake Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
77 m · 11 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Vine Street
50 m · 9 sec · Vine Street
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Turn right
66 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and North East.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
127 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Light Rain leaving McMurray and Rain Showers near North East.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to North East?
The road trip is about 155 miles (249.4 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from McMurray and 77.5 miles from North East.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around McMurray and Rain Showers near North East.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center
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 Jackson Center.
Alliance
Union Station
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and North East. Straight-line distance: 134.51 mi (216.48 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 North East
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,013 |
| Coordinates | 42.2156100, -79.8342200 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: North East (-79.83422, 42.21561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $4.34 | $23.72 | $47.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $26.08 | $52.16 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $28.50 | $57.01 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $35.80 | $71.59 |
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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