How far is Pen Argyl, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Pen Argyl, PA to McMurray, PA is about 314.7 miles (506.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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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Road
314.66 mi
05h 18m
Flight
256.67 mi
413.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.67 mi
Kilometers
413.07 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.66 mi
Kilometers
506.39 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in Pen Argyl
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pen Argyl
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 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
6:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pen Argyl
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Pen Argyl
155.9 mi
02h 39m
To McMurray
158.7 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pen Argyl and McMurray.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Lehigh Avenue

    2741 ft · 1 min · North Lehigh Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Park Avenue

    140 m · 21 sec · Park Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway (Old Route 115)

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway (Old Route 115)

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 33 South

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    17.1 mi · 23 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    151.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City

    740 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road

    134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

    2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    927 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto McKean Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right

    2459 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

    3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto East McMurray Road

    140 m · 26 sec · East McMurray Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pen Argyl 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
43 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
7 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 48%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 14%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 12%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
17.1 mi · 5%
I 70 West
15.2 mi · 5%
PA 33 South
11.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

152 mi · 02h 47m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
256.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 39m from Pen Argyl
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pen Argyl and Sunny near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pen Argyl to McMurray?

The road trip is about 314.7 miles (506.4 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.9 miles from Pen Argyl and 158.7 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 256.7 miles (413.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.35 one way or $90.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pen Argyl and Sunny near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pen Argyl and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 256.67 mi (413.07 km).

Pen Argyl

#1 Pen Argyl

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population3,540
Coordinates40.8687100, -75.2549000
Altitude253
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: East Pennsylvania Avenue (-75.254866, 40.868639)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 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
11.1 gal
42.03 L · about $45.35
Round trip
$90.71
22.2 gal · 84.06 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.35 $90.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.05 $102.10
Premium $4.95 $54.99 $109.98
Diesel $5.98 $66.38 $132.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pen Argyl and McMurray. The current time is 01:25:14.

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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.