How far is Plymouth, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, PA to McMurray, PA is about 297.9 miles (479.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
297.97 mi
05h 06m
Flight
226.58 mi
364.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.58 mi
Kilometers
364.65 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.97 mi
Kilometers
479.53 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 11:23 AM EST
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Nov 12, 4:29 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-11-12T06:17
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 11:23 AM EST
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stormstown
PA

Census designated place

From Plymouth
139.4 mi
02h 33m
To McMurray
158.6 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Railroad Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Center Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · South Center Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Carey Avenue

    2669 ft · 1 min · Carey Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West End Road

    1 km · 1 min · West End Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Carey Avenue

    2347 ft · 1 min · Carey Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Horton Street

    2966 ft · 1 min · Horton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Blackman Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Blackman Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

    1188 ft · 29 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1726 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  23. 23

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  30. 30

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

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bethel Church Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  38. 38

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

    3.9 mi · 9 min · McMurray Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 33%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 21%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 11%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
14.9 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.3 mi
226.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stormstown
02h 33m from Plymouth
Leave By
6:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to McMurray?

The road trip is about 297.9 miles (479.5 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Stormstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Plymouth and 158.6 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.58 one way or $91.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Plymouth and Light Rain near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Stormstown

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

23 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

34 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

43 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

45 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 226.58 mi (364.65 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population5,752
Coordinates41.2403600, -75.9446400
Altitude160
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: West Railroad Street (-75.944541, 41.240196)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.51 gal
39.8 L · about $45.58
Round trip
$91.16
21.02 gal · 79.6 L
Estimated CO2
93.4 kg one way
Round trip: 186.8 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $45.58 $91.16
Mid-grade $4.77 $50.11 $100.22
Premium $5.21 $54.77 $109.54
Diesel $6.54 $68.78 $137.55

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and McMurray. The current time is 06:17:30.

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.