How far is McMurray, PA from Sharpsburg, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Sharpsburg, PA is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21 mi
00h 41m
Flight
17.11 mi
27.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.11 mi
Kilometers
27.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21 mi
Kilometers
33.8 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sharpsburg
Tue, May 5, 12:03 PM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Tue, May 5, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-05-05T11:22
Arrive Sharpsburg
Tue, May 5, 12:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Green Tree
PA

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

From McMurray
10.5 mi
00h 20m
To Sharpsburg
10.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

    829 ft · 24 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

  11. 11

    Continue on I 279 North: North Shore

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 North: Chestnut Street, East Ohio Street, Etna

    1570 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 8 South: Robert D Fleming Bridge, Sharpsburg

    1346 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 28 North
4.59 mi · 22%
Washington Road
3.3 mi · 16%
McMurray Road
2.38 mi · 11%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.34 mi · 11%
Greentree Road
2.34 mi · 11%
East McMurray Road
1.95 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

PA 28 North

Continue straight

4.29 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Tree
00h 20m from McMurray
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Chance Rain Showers near Sharpsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Green Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from McMurray and 10.5 miles from Sharpsburg.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Chance Rain Showers near Sharpsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Green Tree

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

44 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

57 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

58 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Sharpsburg. Straight-line distance: 17.11 mi (27.54 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
Sharpsburg

#2 Sharpsburg

Town in Maryland, United States

Population3,315
Coordinates40.4945100, -79.9264400
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Sharpsburg (-79.92644, 40.49451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.81 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.05
1.48 gal · 5.62 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.02 $6.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.40 $6.81
Premium $4.95 $3.67 $7.33
Diesel $5.98 $4.43 $8.85

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Sharpsburg. The current time is 11:22:08.

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.