How far is Mount Pocono, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Pocono, PA to McMurray, PA is about 314.8 miles (506.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254 miles (408.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
314.79 mi
05h 21m
Flight
253.96 mi
408.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.96 mi
Kilometers
408.71 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.79 mi
Kilometers
506.6 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Sun, Apr 19, 4:56 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pocono
Sun, Apr 19, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pocono
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive McMurray
Sun, Apr 19, 4:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pocono
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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From Mount Pocono
149.1 mi
02h 40m
To McMurray
165.7 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pocono and McMurray.

  1. 1

    Start on Manor View Avenue

    1269 ft · 56 sec · Manor View Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    2336 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    132.1 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  31. 31

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

    3.9 mi · 9 min · McMurray Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
132 mi · 42%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 19%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 11%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 4%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

132 mi · 02h 26m

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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.8 mi
254 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
02h 40m from Mount Pocono
Leave By
6:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mount Pocono and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pocono to McMurray?

The road trip is about 314.8 miles (506.6 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.1 miles from Mount Pocono and 165.7 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 254 miles (408.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 6:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.40 one way or $90.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mount Pocono and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Tyrone

39 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
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Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pocono and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 253.96 mi (408.71 km).

Mount Pocono

#1 Mount Pocono

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,122
Coordinates41.1220300, -75.3646300
Altitude562
CountryUnited States
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#2 McMurray

Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)

Population66,573
Coordinates40.2778500, -80.0839400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Manor View Avenue (-75.364583, 41.122048)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.05 L · about $45.40
Round trip
$90.79
22.22 gal · 84.1 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.40 $90.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.09 $102.19
Premium $4.95 $55.04 $110.08
Diesel $5.98 $66.44 $132.88

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pocono and McMurray. The current time is 23:35:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.