How far is McMurray, PA from Sunbury, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Sunbury, PA is about 230.5 miles (371 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
230.52 mi
05h 00m
Flight
177.3 mi
285.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.3 mi
Kilometers
285.34 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.52 mi
Kilometers
370.98 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunbury
Wed, Sep 23, 4:50 PM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Wed, Sep 23, 9:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-09-23T11:49
Arrive Sunbury
Wed, Sep 23, 4:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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
Bellwood
PA

Borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

From McMurray
115 mi
02h 30m
To Sunbury
115.6 mi
02h 30m

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
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    51.1 mi · 55 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    783 ft · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 147 South: Milton

    2968 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 405: Northumberland

    1687 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1709 ft · 36 sec · Ridge Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Trail

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Susquehanna Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on Duke Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Duke Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street

    853 ft · 33 sec · Water Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto King Street

    535 ft · 13 sec · King Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Bridge Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bridge Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Market Street

    589 ft · 15 sec · Market Street

  33. 33

    Turn sharp left onto South 2nd Street

    62 m · 9 sec · South 2nd Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 27%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 25%
Keystone Shortway
51.2 mi · 22%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 6%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 6%
PA 147 South
9.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

51.1 mi · 00h 55m

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
177.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellwood
02h 30m from McMurray
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Mostly Cloudy near Sunbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.5 miles (371 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Bellwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from McMurray and 115.6 miles from Sunbury.

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

The direct path is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.12 one way or $74.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bellwood

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

12 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

30 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

59 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Sunbury. Straight-line distance: 177.3 mi (285.34 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
Sunbury

#2 Sunbury

City in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population9,322
Coordinates40.8625900, -76.7944100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Sunbury (-76.79441, 40.86259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.79 L · about $37.12
Round trip
$74.24
16.26 gal · 61.58 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $37.12 $74.24
Mid-grade $5.01 $40.72 $81.43
Premium $5.39 $43.84 $87.67
Diesel $6.61 $53.74 $107.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Sunbury. The current time is 11:49:45.

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.