How far is McMurray, PA from Norwood, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Norwood, PA is about 299.9 miles (482.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
299.94 mi
06h 10m
Flight
254.28 mi
409.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.28 mi
Kilometers
409.23 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.94 mi
Kilometers
482.7 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwood
Thu, Nov 12, 11:36 AM EST
Return by in McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 5:47 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-11-12T05:25
Arrive Norwood
Thu, Nov 12, 11:36 AM EST
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 PM EST

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

Leave by
11:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
8:00 PM EST
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From McMurray
149.3 mi
03h 05m
To Norwood
150.7 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    93 m · 8 sec · East McMurray Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Valley Brook Road

    3273 ft · 2 min · Valley Brook Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bebout Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Bebout Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1735 ft · 54 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    110 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    723 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    245.3 mi · 4 hr 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

    1.1 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Morehall Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Darby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Newtown Street Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Springfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Sproul Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sproul Road

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Sproul Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sproul Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Woodland Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Woodland Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Kedron Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    2177 ft · 59 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Holmes Road

    954 ft · 26 sec · Holmes Road

  38. 38

    Continue on West Amosland Road

    2375 ft · 1 min · West Amosland Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Welcome Avenue

    99 m · 20 sec · Welcome Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on Welcome Avenue

    659 ft · 29 sec · Welcome Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Welcome Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
41 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
245 mi · 82%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
Hayden Boulevard
5.25 mi · 2%
West Newton Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Finleyville Elrama Road
4.65 mi · 2%
Mount Pleasant Road
3.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

245 mi · 04h 28m

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 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
254.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
03h 05m from McMurray
Leave By
11:38 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving McMurray and Light Rain near Norwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.9 miles (482.7 km) and usually takes 06h 10m 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 149.3 miles from McMurray and 150.7 miles from Norwood.

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

The direct path is about 254.3 miles (409.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 EST. 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 $45.89 one way or $91.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around McMurray and Light Rain near Norwood.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 254.28 mi (409.23 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
Norwood

#2 Norwood

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,956
Coordinates39.8917800, -75.2996300
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Norwood (-75.29963, 39.89178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.58 gal
40.06 L · about $45.89
Round trip
$91.77
21.16 gal · 80.12 L
Estimated CO2
94 kg one way
Round trip: 188 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $45.89 $91.77
Mid-grade $4.77 $50.45 $100.89
Premium $5.21 $55.13 $110.26
Diesel $6.54 $69.24 $138.47

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Norwood. The current time is 05:25:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.