How far is McMurray, PA from North Wales, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to North Wales, PA is about 302.1 miles (486.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and North Wales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and North Wales.
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Start on Thomas Road
16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
93 m · 8 sec · East McMurray Road
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Turn right onto Valley Brook Road
3273 ft · 2 min · Valley Brook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bebout Road
11 m · 1 sec · Bebout Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Venetia Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road
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Continue on Rankintown Road
2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1735 ft · 54 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1832 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp straight
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
723 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road
98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road
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Continue on West Newton Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Take the ramp left
766 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
258.9 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
2497 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Plymouth Road, Chester, Norristown
953 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Plymouth Road
123 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Plymouth Road
967 ft · 28 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn right onto West Germantown Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · West Germantown Pike
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Turn right onto Walton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Walton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Stenton Avenue
2359 ft · 51 sec · Stenton Avenue
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Continue on Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
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Turn slight left onto Plymouth Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Morris Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Morris Road
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Turn slight right onto North Wales Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Wales Road
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Continue on West Walnut Street
2031 ft · 1 min · West Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and North Wales.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
259 mi · 04h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Wales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to North Wales?
The road trip is about 302.1 miles (486.2 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.8 miles from McMurray and 151.3 miles from North Wales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 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 $43.56 one way or $87.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Wales.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and North Wales. Straight-line distance: 253.46 mi (407.9 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 Wales
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.2109400, -75.2782300 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Wales (-75.27823, 40.21094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $43.56 | $87.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.03 | $98.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.81 | $105.62 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.75 | $127.49 |
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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