How far is McMurray, PA from Whitman, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Whitman, PA is about 317.2 miles (510.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Whitman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Whitman.
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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
252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
18 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Schuylkill Expressway
3 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Passyunk Avenue, Oregon Avenue
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Walt Whitman Bridge
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on West Oregon Vare Avenue
774 ft · 13 sec · West Oregon Vare Avenue
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Continue on Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oregon Avenue/Vare Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
951 ft · 30 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto Porter Street
142 m · 24 sec · Porter Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
82 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Vollmer Street
72 m · 10 sec · Vollmer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vollmer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Whitman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 04h 35m
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 Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Whitman?
The road trip is about 317.2 miles (510.5 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.5 miles from McMurray and 162.7 miles from Whitman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.7 miles (421.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.72 one way or $91.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitman.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Whitman. Straight-line distance: 261.64 mi (421.07 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 Whitman
A borough in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167800, -75.1554600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vollmer Street (-75.155484, 39.916671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $45.72 | $91.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.46 | $102.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.44 | $110.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $66.92 | $133.83 |
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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