How far is McMurray, PA from Pequea, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Pequea, PA is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Pequea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Pequea.
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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
173.1 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
3010 ft · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 283 East: Airport, Lancaster
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 741: Millersville, East Peterburg
777 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on McGovernville Road
1.5 km · 1 min · McGovernville Road
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Continue on Rohrerstown Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Rohrerstown Road
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Continue on Millersville Road
5 mi · 10 min · Millersville Road
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Continue on Marticville Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Marticville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marticville Road
1 mi · 2 min · Marticville Road
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Continue on Martic Forge Road
2361 ft · 47 sec · Martic Forge Road
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Continue on Pequea Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pequea Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto River Hill Road
37 m · 12 sec · River Hill Road
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Turn left
28 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
45 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Pequea.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
173 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Pequea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Pequea?
The road trip is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.7 miles from McMurray and 127 miles from Pequea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.27 one way or $78.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Pequea.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Pequea. Straight-line distance: 198.3 mi (319.14 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 Pequea
Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,448 |
| Coordinates | 39.8881600, -76.3671800 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pequea (-76.36718, 39.88816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $4.40 | $39.27 | $78.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $43.02 | $86.04 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $47.04 | $94.09 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $58.71 | $117.42 |
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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