How far is McMurray, PA from Skippack, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Skippack, PA is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
296.17 mi
06h 01m
Flight
247.07 mi
397.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.07 mi
Kilometers
397.62 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.17 mi
Kilometers
476.64 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skippack
Wed, Sep 23, 2:02 PM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Wed, Sep 23, 8:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-09-23T08:01
Arrive Skippack
Wed, Sep 23, 2:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 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
11:56 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From McMurray
147.4 mi
03h 00m
To Skippack
148.8 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph E
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    245.3 mi · 4 hr 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

    1 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto PA 29 North: Phoenixville

    63 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto North Morehall Road

    3088 ft · 1 min · North Morehall Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    2743 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Manavon Street

    1247 ft · 45 sec · Manavon Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Starr Street

    3048 ft · 2 min · Starr Street

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Collegeville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Collegeville Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Black Rock Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Black Rock Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Trappe Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Trappe Road

  34. 34

    Continue on West 3rd Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Bridge Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Bridge Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Skippack Pike

    2845 ft · 1 min · Skippack Pike

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Skippack Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
245 mi · 83%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
Hayden Boulevard
5.25 mi · 2%
West Newton Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Finleyville Elrama Road
4.65 mi · 2%
Mount Pleasant Road
3.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

245 mi · 04h 28m

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 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
247.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 00m from McMurray
Leave By
11:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Mostly Cloudy near Skippack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.1 miles (476.6 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.4 miles from McMurray and 148.8 miles from Skippack.

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

The direct path is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 $47.76 one way or $95.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Mostly Cloudy near Skippack.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Skippack. Straight-line distance: 247.07 mi (397.62 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
Skippack

#2 Skippack

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population14,554
Coordinates40.2228800, -75.3987900
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Skippack (-75.39879, 40.22288)

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
39.56 L · about $47.76
Round trip
$95.51
20.9 gal · 79.12 L
Estimated CO2
92.9 kg one way
Round trip: 185.7 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $47.76 $95.51
Mid-grade $5.00 $52.28 $104.56
Premium $5.39 $56.36 $112.71
Diesel $6.60 $68.97 $137.94

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Skippack. The current time is 08:01:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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