How far is McMurray, PA from Tunkhannock, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Tunkhannock, PA is about 291 miles (468.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Tunkhannock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Tunkhannock.
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Start on Thomas Road
16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · East McMurray Road
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Continue on McMurray Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · McMurray Road
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Turn slight right
580 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Cochran Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cochran Road
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
12.3 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall
2074 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.5 mi · 8 min · Nittany Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Long Run Road
105 m · 7 sec · Long Run Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1182 ft · 40 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Thwy
1369 ft · 18 sec · Appalachian Thwy
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Susquehanna Beltway
25 mi · 30 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 220 north: Halls, Pennsdale
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Lycoming Mall Drive
5 mi · 6 min · Lycoming Mall Drive
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Turn left
31.2 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
53 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Mill Street
1385 ft · 33 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto Carpenter Street
22.3 mi · 39 min · Carpenter Street
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp straight toward US 6 East
89 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
737 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Tunkhannock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving McMurray and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Tunkhannock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Tunkhannock?
The road trip is about 291 miles (468.3 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?
Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.3 miles from McMurray and 145.6 miles from Tunkhannock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.9 miles (374.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 $41.96 one way or $83.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around McMurray and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Tunkhannock.
Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Park Forest Village.
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Tunkhannock. Straight-line distance: 232.91 mi (374.84 km).
#1 McMurray
Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)
| Population | 66,573 |
| Coordinates | 40.2778500, -80.0839400 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tunkhannock
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,674 |
| Coordinates | 41.5386900, -75.9465900 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tunkhannock (-75.94659, 41.53869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 468 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $41.96 | $83.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.23 | $94.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.88 | $101.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.41 | $122.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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