How far is Old Forge, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Old Forge, PA to McMurray, PA is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Forge and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Forge and McMurray.
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Start on Old Forge Road
4.8 mi · 10 min · Old Forge Road
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Turn left onto Buchanan Trail East
573 ft · 18 sec · Buchanan Trail East
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Turn right onto Midvale Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Midvale Road
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Continue on Ringgold Pike
4.6 mi · 8 min · Ringgold Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Leitersburg Pike
5.3 mi · 8 min · Leitersburg Pike
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Continue on Potomac Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Potomac Avenue
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Continue on North Potomac Street
2721 ft · 1 min · North Potomac Street
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Turn right onto West Franklin Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Franklin Street
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Continue on National Pike
3.1 mi · 5 min · National Pike
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Turn left onto Greencastle Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Greencastle Pike
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Take the ramp slight right
1957 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
14.7 mi · 16 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
3.1 mi · 3 min · I 70, US 40 (Dwight D Eisenhower Highway)
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
66.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Uniontown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway
793 ft · 20 sec · Garrett Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto National Pike
28.6 mi · 38 min · National Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Business: Uniontown
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Pittsburgh Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on Pittsburgh Road
2470 ft · 41 sec · Pittsburgh Road
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Turn left onto Northgate Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Northgate Highway
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Turn right onto Old Pittsburgh Road
899 ft · 27 sec · Old Pittsburgh Road
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Take the ramp left
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
32.9 mi · 36 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
2190 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue
1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Rankintown Road
2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road
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Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road
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Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road
56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road
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Turn left onto East McMurray Road
140 m · 26 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 Old Forge 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.
US 40
Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
66.3 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Old Forge and Rain Showers near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Forge to McMurray?
The road trip is about 196.5 miles (316.2 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Wellersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Old Forge and 102.2 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Old Forge and Rain Showers near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Wellersburg
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 Wellersburg.
Cumberland station
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Cumberland, MD
Grantsville, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Forge and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 141.52 mi (227.75 km).
#1 Old Forge
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 7,838 |
| Coordinates | 39.7945400, -77.4841600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| 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: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $4.46 | $30.94 | $61.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $34.13 | $68.26 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $36.76 | $73.53 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $45.39 | $90.78 |
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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