How far is McMurray, PA from Quakertown, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Quakertown, PA is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m 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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Road
296.22 mi
06h 07m
Flight
249.9 mi
402.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.9 mi
Kilometers
402.18 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.22 mi
Kilometers
476.72 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quakertown
Thu, Sep 17, 12:56 AM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Thu, Sep 17, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-09-16T18:49
Arrive Quakertown
Thu, Sep 17, 12:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From McMurray
147.5 mi
03h 03m
To Quakertown
148.8 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    93 m · 8 sec · East McMurray Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Valley Brook Road

    3273 ft · 2 min · Valley Brook Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bebout Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Bebout Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  6. 6

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

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1735 ft · 54 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    110 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    723 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    152 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  32. 32

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia

    1895 ft · 47 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    1.1 km · 3 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  43. 43

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  44. 44

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Broad Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
45 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
6 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 51%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 14%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 4%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
12.7 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
249.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
03h 03m from McMurray
Leave By
11:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Quakertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from McMurray and 148.8 miles from Quakertown.

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

The direct path is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 $47.01 one way or $94.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Quakertown.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Quakertown. Straight-line distance: 249.9 mi (402.18 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
Quakertown

#2 Quakertown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population8,757
Coordinates40.4417700, -75.3415700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Quakertown (-75.34157, 40.44177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.45 gal
39.57 L · about $47.01
Round trip
$94.03
20.9 gal · 79.14 L
Estimated CO2
92.9 kg one way
Round trip: 185.7 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $47.01 $94.03
Mid-grade $4.94 $51.66 $103.33
Premium $5.33 $55.72 $111.44
Diesel $6.37 $66.52 $133.05

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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There is no time difference between McMurray and Quakertown. The current time is 18:49:41.

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