How far is McMurray, PA from Sandy, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Sandy, PA is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Sandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Sandy.
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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 left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
829 ft · 24 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Continue on I 279 North: North Shore
1.3 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna
1570 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
37.2 mi · 48 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 East, PA 28 North: Kittanning, Indiana
1 km · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
19 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Gilpin Street
581 ft · 11 sec · South Gilpin Street
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Turn right onto West Mahoning Street
1446 ft · 30 sec · West Mahoning Street
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Turn left onto Hampton Avenue
1095 ft · 14 sec · Hampton Avenue
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Continue on Ridge Avenue
13.4 mi · 17 min · Ridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Sykes Street
1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street
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Continue on Blinker Parkway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Blinker Parkway
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
159 m · 11 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto Overdorf Street
17 m · 2 sec · Overdorf Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overdorf Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Sandy.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
PA 28 North
Continue straight
37.2 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Sandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Sandy?
The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Manorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from McMurray and 56.5 miles from Sandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Sandy.
Stop Ideas Near Manorville
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 Manorville.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Union Station
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 89.55 mi (144.11 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 Sandy
Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,357 |
| Coordinates | 41.1078400, -78.7711400 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy (-78.77114, 41.10784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $4.46 | $17.76 | $35.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.92 | $19.58 | $39.16 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $26.04 | $52.07 |
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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