How far is McMurray, PA from Unity, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Unity, PA is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
31.14 mi
00h 57m
Flight
21.82 mi
35.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.82 mi
Kilometers
35.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.14 mi
Kilometers
50.11 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Unity
Tue, Sep 15, 9:01 PM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Tue, Sep 15, 9:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-09-15T20:04
Arrive Unity
Tue, Sep 15, 9:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Pittsburgh
PA

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

From McMurray
15.5 mi
00h 28m
To Unity
15.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 130: Churchill

    749 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Churchill Road

    963 ft · 23 sec · Churchill Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto PA 130 West: Penn Hills

    63 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Beulah Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Frankstown Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Frankstown Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saltsburg Road

    150 m · 14 sec · Saltsburg Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Leechburg Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Leechburg Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Leechburg Road

    2530 ft · 1 min · Leechburg Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Siple Street

    139 m · 21 sec · Siple Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Siple Street

    111 m · 17 sec · Siple Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Perry Street

    731 ft · 32 sec · Perry Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
9.48 mi · 30%
Washington Road
3.3 mi · 11%
Frankstown Road
2.78 mi · 9%
McMurray Road
2.38 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.34 mi · 8%
Greentree Road
2.34 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

9.48 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsburgh
00h 28m from McMurray
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving McMurray and Sunny near Unity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Pittsburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from McMurray and 15.6 miles from Unity.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McMurray and Sunny near Unity.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsburgh

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

1 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

53 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

58 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Unity. Straight-line distance: 21.82 mi (35.12 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
Unity

#2 Unity

Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population21,600
Coordinates40.4922900, -79.7794900
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Unity (-79.77949, 40.49229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.95
Round trip
$9.90
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $4.95 $9.90
Mid-grade $4.94 $5.43 $10.86
Premium $5.33 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $6.35 $6.98 $13.97

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Unity. The current time is 20:04:34.

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.