How far is McMurray, PA from Selinsgrove, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Selinsgrove, PA is about 223.4 miles (359.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
223.4 mi
04h 59m
Flight
172.95 mi
278.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.95 mi
Kilometers
278.33 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.4 mi
Kilometers
359.52 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Selinsgrove
Tue, Jul 28, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Tue, Jul 28, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-07-27T23:59
Arrive Selinsgrove
Tue, Jul 28, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Altoona
PA

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

From McMurray
111.5 mi
02h 29m
To Selinsgrove
111.8 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 5 min · McMurray Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    580 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cochran Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    21.5 mi · 28 min · General Potter Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 522 North: Selinsgrove

    1297 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    31.2 mi · 37 min · South Walnut Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    9.9 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Pine Street

    1180 ft · 37 sec · West Pine Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    51 m · 4 sec · South Market Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 28%
I 99 North
45.8 mi · 20%
South Walnut Street
31.2 mi · 14%
General Potter Highway
21.5 mi · 10%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 7%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
172.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altoona
02h 29m from McMurray
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McMurray and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Selinsgrove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.5 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Altoona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from McMurray and 111.8 miles from Selinsgrove.

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

The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around McMurray and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Selinsgrove.

Stop Ideas Near Altoona

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

1 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

21 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

33 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

49 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Selinsgrove. Straight-line distance: 172.95 mi (278.33 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
Selinsgrove

#2 Selinsgrove

Borough in eastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania

Population5,913
Coordinates40.7989700, -76.8621900
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Selinsgrove (-76.86219, 40.79897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.88 gal
29.84 L · about $32.20
Round trip
$64.40
15.76 gal · 59.68 L
Estimated CO2
70 kg one way
Round trip: 140.1 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.20 $64.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.24 $72.48
Premium $4.95 $39.04 $78.08
Diesel $5.98 $47.12 $94.24

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 · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Selinsgrove. The current time is 23:59:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.