How far is McMurray, PA from York, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to York, PA is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.58 mi
04h 33m
Flight
178.64 mi
287.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.64 mi
Kilometers
287.5 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.58 mi
Kilometers
356.6 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Oct 15, 7:27 PM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Fri, Oct 16, 12:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-10-15T14:54
Arrive York
Thu, Oct 15, 7:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
9:00 PM EDT
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
Hartley
PA

Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania

From McMurray
110.4 mi
02h 16m
To York
111.2 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    93 m · 8 sec · East McMurray Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Valley Brook Road

    3273 ft · 2 min · Valley Brook Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bebout Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Bebout Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1735 ft · 54 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 37 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Finleyville Elrama Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight

    110 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    723 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    167.8 mi · 3 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg

    1403 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto I 83 South: York, Baltimore

    1922 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 Business, PA 181

    953 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 Business, PA 181

    53 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North George Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North George Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North George Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
168 mi · 76%
I 83 South
17.4 mi · 8%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 3%
Hayden Boulevard
5.25 mi · 2%
West Newton Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Finleyville Elrama Road
4.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

168 mi · 03h 04m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
178.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartley
02h 16m from McMurray
Leave By
7:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Chance Rain Showers near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Hartley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from McMurray and 111.2 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 7:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.91 one way or $69.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Chance Rain Showers near York.

Stop Ideas Near Hartley

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

44 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

48 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

49 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Johnstown

53 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and York. Straight-line distance: 178.64 mi (287.5 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
York

#2 York

County seat of York County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population28,768
Coordinates39.9626000, -76.7277400
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: York (-76.72774, 39.9626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.6 L · about $34.91
Round trip
$69.82
15.64 gal · 59.2 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $34.91 $69.82
Mid-grade $4.93 $38.51 $77.03
Premium $5.31 $41.49 $82.97
Diesel $6.55 $51.22 $102.44

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and York. The current time is 14:54:31.

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.