How far is North East, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from North East, PA to McMurray, PA is about 157.8 miles (254 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Rain Showers
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North East and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North East and McMurray.
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Start on the route
97 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Vine Street
79 m · 19 sec · Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
77 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Lake Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Lake Street
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Continue on Station Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Take the ramp right
2412 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 23 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-79 South: Pittsburgh
2638 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
105.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington
20.6 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport, Morganza Road
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Morganza Road, National Cemetery
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
1 km · 58 sec · Southern Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Morganza Road
104 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Morganza Road
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Morganza Road
2039 ft · 55 sec · Morganza Road
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
128 m · 17 sec · East McMurray Road
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Turn left onto Thomas Road
16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North East and McMurray.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
106 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving North East and Light Rain near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North East to McMurray?
The road trip is about 157.8 miles (254 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from North East and 79.8 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.16 one way or $48.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North East and Light Rain near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center
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 Jackson Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North East and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 134.51 mi (216.48 km).
#1 North East
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,013 |
| Coordinates | 42.2156100, -79.8342200 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McMurray
Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)
| Population | 66,573 |
| Coordinates | 40.2778500, -80.0839400 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $4.34 | $24.16 | $48.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $26.56 | $53.12 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $29.03 | $58.05 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $36.45 | $72.90 |
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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