How far is McMurray, PA from West Chester, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to West Chester, PA is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and West Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and West Chester.
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Start on Thomas Road
16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
93 m · 8 sec · East McMurray Road
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Turn right onto Valley Brook Road
3273 ft · 2 min · Valley Brook Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bebout Road
11 m · 1 sec · Bebout Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Venetia Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road
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Continue on Rankintown Road
2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1735 ft · 54 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1832 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp straight
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
723 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road
98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road
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Continue on West Newton Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Take the ramp left
766 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
237.7 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
2289 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown
3108 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
4.7 mi · 8 min · Pottstown Pike
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Continue on Pottstown Pike
3.1 mi · 6 min · Pottstown Pike
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Continue on North High Street
2804 ft · 1 min · North High Street
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Turn right onto West Biddle Street
115 m · 22 sec · West Biddle Street
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Turn left onto North Church Street
613 ft · 29 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto Patton Alley
60 m · 14 sec · Patton Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Patton Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and West Chester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
238 mi · 04h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to West Chester?
The road trip is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.9 miles from McMurray and 141.2 miles from West Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 5:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.33 one way or $90.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 237.48 mi (382.18 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 West Chester
Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 20,048 |
| Coordinates | 39.9609700, -75.6080400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Chester (-75.60804, 39.96097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 452 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $4.57 | $45.33 | $90.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.00 | $49.63 | $99.26 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $53.50 | $107.00 |
| Diesel | $6.60 | $65.47 | $130.94 |
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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