How far is Penn, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Penn, PA to McMurray, PA is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.14 mi
00h 59m
Flight
23.6 mi
37.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.6 mi
Kilometers
37.98 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.14 mi
Kilometers
58.16 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Fri, Nov 6, 11:47 PM EST
Return by in Penn
Sat, Nov 7, 12:46 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn
2026-11-06T22:48
Arrive McMurray
Fri, Nov 6, 11:47 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
McKeesport
PA

City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Penn
15.5 mi
00h 29m
To McMurray
20.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penn and McMurray.

  1. 1

    Start on North Railroad Street

    55 m · 10 sec · North Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    99 m · 16 sec · Harrison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    1884 ft · 1 min · Locust Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Street

    843 ft · 39 sec · 11th Street

  5. 5

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

    2325 ft · 46 sec · Coal Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Penn Manor Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Penn Manor Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Race Street

    1313 ft · 35 sec · Race Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Brinker Street

    72 m · 5 sec · Brinker Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1261 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Broadway Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1176 ft · 31 sec · 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1715 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    796 ft · 16 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Center Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Center Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    1890 ft · 45 sec · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Curry Hollow Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Broughton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Baptist Road

    3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South Park Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · South Park Road

  30. 30

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

    2.8 mi · 7 min · McMurray Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 17%
Lebanon Church Road
3.91 mi · 11%
South Park Road
2.85 mi · 8%
McMurray Road
2.77 mi · 8%
Broadway Street
2 mi · 6%
Broughton Road
1.76 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Way

Turn left onto Lincoln Way

6.19 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McKeesport
00h 29m from Penn
Leave By
4:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Penn and Mostly Cloudy near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Penn to McMurray?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

McKeesport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Penn and 20.6 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.63 one way or $11.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Penn and Mostly Cloudy near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near McKeesport

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

27 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

41 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

43 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 23.6 mi (37.98 km).

Penn

#1 Penn

Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population461
Coordinates40.3289600, -79.6411500
Altitude300
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: North Railroad Street (-79.641151, 40.328962)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $5.63
Round trip
$11.27
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $5.63 $11.27
Mid-grade $4.82 $6.17 $12.35
Premium $5.27 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $6.58 $8.42 $16.85

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn and McMurray. The current time is 22:48:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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