How far is Olyphant, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Olyphant, PA to McMurray, PA is about 317 miles (510.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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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 05h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Olyphant and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olyphant and McMurray.
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Start on West Lackawanna Avenue
18 m · 10 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn left onto South Valley Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Valley Avenue
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Continue on O'Neill Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · O'Neill Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 South, US 6 East: Wilkes-Barre, Carbondale
3250 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1446 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
35.8 mi · 43 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
146 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Bates Street
541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street
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Turn left onto Second Avenue
600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue
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Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street
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Turn right onto Becks Run Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road
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Continue on Biscayne Drive
1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street
3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street
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Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
3 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto Milford Drive
1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Street
1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street
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Continue on Bethel Church Road
111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Church Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McMurray Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · 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 Olyphant and McMurray.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Olyphant and Mostly Sunny near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Olyphant to McMurray?
The road trip is about 317 miles (510.1 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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 149.8 miles from Olyphant and 167.1 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.1 miles (399.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 6:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.70 one way or $101.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Olyphant and Mostly Sunny near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Houserville
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 Houserville.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Olyphant and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 248.11 mi (399.29 km).
#1 Olyphant
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,007 |
| Coordinates | 41.4684100, -75.6029700 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| 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: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $4.53 | $50.70 | $101.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $55.66 | $111.32 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $60.02 | $120.05 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $73.70 | $147.39 |
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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