How far is McMurray, PA from Palmer, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Palmer, PA is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Palmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Palmer.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Take the ramp right
2776 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.5 mi · 19 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, PA 88 North: Brownsville
2793 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
620 ft · 12 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on National Pike East
1.5 km · 2 min · National Pike East
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Turn right onto Thornton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road
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Continue on Republic Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Republic Road
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Continue on Thompson 1 Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Thompson 1 Road
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Continue on Hartley Hill Road
1302 ft · 26 sec · Hartley Hill Road
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Turn right onto Ralph Road
90 m · 13 sec · Ralph Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ralph Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Ralph Road
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Turn left onto Palmer Adah Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Palmer Adah Road
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Continue on Sr3013
159 m · 23 sec · Sr3013
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Continue on Palmer Road
2810 ft · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Turn left onto Tank Hill Road
48 m · 7 sec · Tank Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tank Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Palmer.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mon/Fayette Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.5 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain leaving McMurray and Light Rain near Palmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Palmer?
The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Twilight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from McMurray and 19.1 miles from Palmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around McMurray and Light Rain near Palmer.
Stop Ideas Near Twilight
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 Twilight.
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Union Station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 26.74 mi (43.04 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 Palmer
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 21,443 |
| Coordinates | 39.9117400, -79.9197700 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmer (-79.91977, 39.91174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $6.98 | $13.97 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
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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