How far is McMurray, PA from Worcester, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Worcester, PA is about 297.5 miles (478.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Worcester.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West
2383 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 363: Audubon, Trooper
1119 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Trooper Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · South Trooper Road
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Turn left onto Ridge Pike
2273 ft · 51 sec · Ridge Pike
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Turn right onto North Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Park Avenue
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Continue on Valley Forge Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Valley Forge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Valley Forge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Worcester.
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
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.
Sunny leaving McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Worcester?
The road trip is about 297.5 miles (478.8 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from McMurray and 149.4 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 5:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.81 one way or $95.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McMurray and Mostly Sunny near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 249.88 mi (402.15 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 Worcester
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,472 |
| Coordinates | 40.2012200, -75.3465700 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| Country | United States |
End: Worcester (-75.34657, 40.20122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $4.55 | $47.81 | $95.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.00 | $52.54 | $105.08 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $56.58 | $113.17 |
| Diesel | $6.60 | $69.33 | $138.66 |
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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