How far is McMurray, PA from Plymouth, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Plymouth, PA is about 282.2 miles (454.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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
Driving Distance
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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 06h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Plymouth.
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Start on Thomas Road
16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · East McMurray Road
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Continue on McMurray Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · McMurray Road
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Turn slight right
580 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight left toward PA 309 south, PA 309 Business: Mountain Top, Wilkes-Barre
3253 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
629 ft · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
1277 ft · 35 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
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Turn left onto Blackman Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Blackman Street
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Continue on Horton Street
2966 ft · 1 min · Horton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carey Avenue
2170 ft · 55 sec · Carey Avenue
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Turn right onto West End Road
1 km · 2 min · West End Road
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Continue on Carey Avenue Bridge
2621 ft · 1 min · Carey Avenue Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Center Avenue
69 m · 15 sec · South Center Avenue
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Turn left onto West Railroad Street
43 m · 6 sec · West Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Plymouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Light Rain leaving McMurray and Light Rain near Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Plymouth?
The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.1 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Stormstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.6 miles from McMurray and 141.6 miles from Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 $43.20 one way or $86.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around McMurray and Light Rain near Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Stormstown
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 Stormstown.
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 226.58 mi (364.65 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 Plymouth
Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,752 |
| Coordinates | 41.2403600, -75.9446400 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plymouth (-75.94464, 41.24036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $43.20 | $86.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $47.49 | $94.98 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $51.90 | $103.80 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $65.18 | $130.36 |
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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