How far is McMurray, PA from Williamsport, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Williamsport, PA is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
211.4 mi
04h 40m
Flight
174.52 mi
280.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.52 mi
Kilometers
280.86 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.4 mi
Kilometers
340.21 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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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 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsport
Thu, Nov 12, 1:06 PM EST
Return by in McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 5:47 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-11-12T08:26
Arrive Williamsport
Thu, Nov 12, 1:06 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
9:00 PM EST
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
Duncansville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From McMurray
105.4 mi
02h 20m
To Williamsport
106 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.3 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall

    2074 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    105 m · 7 sec · Long Run Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right

    1182 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Appalachian Thwy

    1369 ft · 18 sec · Appalachian Thwy

  27. 27

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Appalachian Thruway

  28. 28

    Continue on Susquehanna Beltway

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    62 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Market Street

    973 ft · 26 sec · Market Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 29%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 27%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 7%
Susquehanna Beltway
13.8 mi · 7%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 6%
Keystone Shortway
12.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
174.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncansville
02h 20m from McMurray
Leave By
7:40 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving McMurray and Rain near Williamsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Duncansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from McMurray and 106 miles from Williamsport.

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

The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.35 one way or $64.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around McMurray and Rain near Williamsport.

Stop Ideas Near Duncansville

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

11 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Williamsport. Straight-line distance: 174.52 mi (280.86 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
Williamsport

#2 Williamsport

County seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population28,156
Coordinates41.2411900, -77.0010800
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Williamsport (-77.00108, 41.24119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.46 gal
28.24 L · about $32.35
Round trip
$64.71
14.92 gal · 56.48 L
Estimated CO2
66.3 kg one way
Round trip: 132.6 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $32.35 $64.71
Mid-grade $4.77 $35.57 $71.14
Premium $5.21 $38.87 $77.75
Diesel $6.54 $48.82 $97.64

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Williamsport. The current time is 08:26:33.

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.