How far is McMurray, PA from Penn, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Penn, PA is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.13 mi
01h 01m
Flight
23.6 mi
37.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.6 mi
Kilometers
37.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.13 mi
Kilometers
50.1 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penn
Sat, Nov 7, 12:38 AM EST
Return by in McMurray
Sat, Nov 7, 1:40 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-11-06T23:36
Arrive Penn
Sat, Nov 7, 12:38 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
McKeesport
PA

City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

From McMurray
15.5 mi
00h 30m
To Penn
15.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East McMurray Road

  3. 3

    Continue on McMurray Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · McMurray Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Park Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Park Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Baptist Road

    3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road

  7. 7

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

    1333 ft · 32 sec · Brownsville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lebanon Church Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Church Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lebanon Church Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 45 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

    1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    1828 ft · 41 sec · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Center Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1155 ft · 32 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1508 ft · 32 sec · Oak Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    815 ft · 16 sec · 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Broadway Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    830 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    668 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Race Street

    1313 ft · 29 sec · Race Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Penn Manor Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Penn Manor Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Coal Street

    2325 ft · 51 sec · Coal Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 11th Street

    843 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1884 ft · 1 min · Locust Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    99 m · 20 sec · Harrison Avenue

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Street

    55 m · 8 sec · North Railroad Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 20%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 13%
South Park Road
2.85 mi · 9%
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
2.44 mi · 8%
Broadway Street
2 mi · 6%
East McMurray Road
1.95 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Way

Turn right onto Lincoln Way

5.86 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKeesport
00h 30m from McMurray
Leave By
4:26 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McMurray and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Penn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

McKeesport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from McMurray and 15.6 miles from Penn.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McMurray and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Penn.

Stop Ideas Near McKeesport

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

27 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

41 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

43 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Penn. Straight-line distance: 23.6 mi (37.98 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
Penn

#2 Penn

Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population461
Coordinates40.3289600, -79.6411500
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Penn (-79.64115, 40.32896)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.84
Round trip
$9.68
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $4.84 $9.68
Mid-grade $4.82 $5.31 $10.61
Premium $5.27 $5.80 $11.60
Diesel $6.58 $7.24 $14.48

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Penn. The current time is 23:36:55.

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.