How far is McMurray, PA from Pen Argyl, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Pen Argyl, PA is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Pen Argyl.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Pen Argyl.
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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
152 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
1712 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
17.9 mi · 24 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
2728 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto PA-33
11.1 mi · 13 min · PA-33
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 512: Wind Gap
1526 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right onto Broadway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
140 m · 13 sec · Park Avenue
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Continue on North Lehigh Avenue
2741 ft · 1 min · North Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on West Pennsylvania Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Pen Argyl.
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
152 mi · 02h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Pen Argyl.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Pen Argyl?
The road trip is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.6 miles from McMurray and 155 miles from Pen Argyl.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 $44.66 one way or $89.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Pen Argyl.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Pen Argyl. Straight-line distance: 256.67 mi (413.07 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 Pen Argyl
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 3,540 |
| Coordinates | 40.8687100, -75.2549000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pen Argyl (-75.2549, 40.86871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $4.09 | $44.66 | $89.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.27 | $100.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.15 | $108.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.36 | $130.72 |
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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