How far is McMurray, PA from Oakmont, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Oakmont, PA is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.32 mi
05h 59m
Flight
253.06 mi
407.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.06 mi
Kilometers
407.26 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.32 mi
Kilometers
478.49 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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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 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakmont
Thu, Nov 12, 11:23 AM EST
Return by in McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 5:23 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-11-12T05:24
Arrive Oakmont
Thu, Nov 12, 11:23 AM EST
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:00 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
147.9 mi
02h 59m
To Oakmont
149.3 mi
02h 59m

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
63°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 Oakmont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Gulph Mills

    1696 ft · 41 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 320 South: Villanova

    104 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Gulph Road

    3072 ft · 1 min · South Gulph Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Montgomery Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Airdale Road

    1775 ft · 1 min · Airdale Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    138 m · 18 sec · East Lancaster Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · County Line Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Haverford Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Haverford Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Eagle Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Eagle Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Darby Road

    1273 ft · 41 sec · Darby Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Darby Road

    42 m · 10 sec · Darby Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Darby Road

    121 m · 11 sec · Darby Road

  36. 36

    Turn right

    45 m · 11 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 85%
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%
I 76 East
3.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
253.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 59m from McMurray
Leave By
5:00 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving McMurray and Light Rain near Oakmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from McMurray and 149.3 miles from Oakmont.

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

The direct path is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.50 one way or $90.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Oakmont. Straight-line distance: 253.06 mi (407.26 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
Oakmont

#2 Oakmont

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,563
Coordinates39.9870600, -75.3079600
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Oakmont (-75.30796, 39.98706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.49 gal
39.71 L · about $45.50
Round trip
$90.99
20.98 gal · 79.42 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $45.50 $90.99
Mid-grade $4.77 $50.02 $100.03
Premium $5.21 $54.66 $109.33
Diesel $6.54 $68.65 $137.29

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 Oakmont. The current time is 05:24:06.

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.