How far is McMurray, PA from Steelton, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Steelton, PA is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171 miles (275.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
205.91 mi
04h 16m
Flight
171 mi
275.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171 mi
Kilometers
275.19 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.91 mi
Kilometers
331.38 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Steelton
Thu, Nov 12, 10:56 AM EST
Return by in McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 3:13 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-11-12T06:39
Arrive Steelton
Thu, Nov 12, 10:56 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:26 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Napier
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From McMurray
102.6 mi
02h 08m
To Steelton
103.3 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    161.9 mi · 2 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg

    2646 ft · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1473 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 North: Harrisburg

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

    2218 ft · 58 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 230: 13th Street

    1088 ft · 38 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on South 13th Street

    930 ft · 28 sec · South 13th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    782 ft · 24 sec · Sycamore Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Cameron Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cameron Street

  35. 35

    Continue on North Front Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Front Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
162 mi · 79%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 3%
Hayden Boulevard
5.25 mi · 3%
West Newton Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Finleyville Elrama Road
4.65 mi · 2%
Mount Pleasant Road
3.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

162 mi · 02h 58m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
171 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napier
02h 08m from McMurray
Leave By
8:26 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving McMurray and Light Rain Likely near Steelton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Napier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.6 miles from McMurray and 103.3 miles from Steelton.

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

The direct path is about 171 miles (275.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around McMurray and Light Rain Likely near Steelton.

Stop Ideas Near Napier

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

45 mi away
47 Walnut Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

45 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

46 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

51 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Steelton. Straight-line distance: 171 mi (275.19 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
Steelton

#2 Steelton

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population5,957
Coordinates40.2353700, -76.8413600
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Steelton (-76.84136, 40.23537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.5 L · about $31.49
Round trip
$62.97
14.52 gal · 55 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $31.49 $62.97
Mid-grade $4.77 $34.62 $69.23
Premium $5.21 $37.83 $75.66
Diesel $6.54 $47.51 $95.02

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Steelton. The current time is 06:39:19.

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.