How far is McMurray, PA from Smithfield, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Smithfield, PA is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.65 mi
01h 09m
Flight
35.9 mi
57.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.9 mi
Kilometers
57.78 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.65 mi
Kilometers
83.13 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithfield
Wed, Apr 15, 4:36 PM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Wed, Apr 15, 5:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-04-15T15:27
Arrive Smithfield
Wed, Apr 15, 4:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lowhill
PA

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From McMurray
25.8 mi
00h 34m
To Smithfield
25.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    2776 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    33.7 mi · 37 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 119 South, PA 43: Morgantown

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairchance, Smithfield

    1556 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Big Six Road

    1022 ft · 17 sec · Big Six Road

  18. 18

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    2236 ft · 38 sec · Morgantown Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Morgantown Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
37.7 mi · 73%
US 119 South
4.04 mi · 8%
Bebout Road
2.9 mi · 6%
Venetia Road
1.48 mi · 3%
Morgantown Road
1.47 mi · 3%
Finleyville Elrama Road
1.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

33.7 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowhill
00h 34m from McMurray
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McMurray and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smithfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Lowhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from McMurray and 25.8 miles from Smithfield.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McMurray and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Smithfield.

Stop Ideas Near Lowhill

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

31 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Union Station

49 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Latrobe station

59 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 35.9 mi (57.78 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
Smithfield

#2 Smithfield

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population807
Coordinates39.8031300, -79.8078300
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Smithfield (-79.80783, 39.80313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $7.44
Round trip
$14.87
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.44 $14.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.37 $16.74
Premium $4.95 $9.02 $18.03
Diesel $5.98 $10.88 $21.77

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Smithfield. The current time is 15:27:30.

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.