How far is Punxsutawney, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Punxsutawney, PA to McMurray, PA is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
102.34 mi
02h 04m
Flight
74.33 mi
119.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.33 mi
Kilometers
119.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.34 mi
Kilometers
164.7 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 3:50 AM EST
Return by in Punxsutawney
Thu, Nov 12, 5:54 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Punxsutawney
2026-11-12T01:46
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 3:50 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Punxsutawney
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
New Alexandria
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Punxsutawney
48.8 mi
01h 02m
To McMurray
53.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 10 mph N
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 Punxsutawney and McMurray.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Mahoning Street

    134 m · 14 sec · East Mahoning Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Gilpin Street

    581 ft · 8 sec · South Gilpin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Indiana Street

    29.9 mi · 34 min · Indiana Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Blairsville, Pittsburgh

    2129 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    29.6 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  12. 12

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  15. 15

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

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  21. 21

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  23. 23

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

    3.9 mi · 9 min · McMurray Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Street
29.9 mi · 29%
William Penn Highway
29.6 mi · 29%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 12%
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
10.3 mi · 10%
McMurray Road
3.93 mi · 4%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Street

Turn right onto Indiana Street

29.9 mi · 00h 34m

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Alexandria
01h 02m from Punxsutawney
Leave By
2:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney to McMurray?

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

New Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Punxsutawney and 53.6 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 2:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.66 one way or $31.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Alexandria

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

9 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

45 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Punxsutawney and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 74.33 mi (119.62 km).

Punxsutawney

#1 Punxsutawney

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,665
Coordinates40.9436800, -78.9708700
Altitude374
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: (-78.970895, 40.943753)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.67 L · about $15.66
Round trip
$31.31
7.22 gal · 27.34 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $15.66 $31.31
Mid-grade $4.77 $17.21 $34.42
Premium $5.21 $18.81 $37.62
Diesel $6.54 $23.62 $47.25

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 Punxsutawney and McMurray. The current time is 01:46:37.

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.