How far is Salem, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Salem, PA to McMurray, PA is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.78 mi
03h 08m
Flight
129.93 mi
209.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.93 mi
Kilometers
209.11 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.78 mi
Kilometers
284.5 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Oct 15, 8:08 PM EDT
Return by in Salem
Thu, Oct 15, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-10-15T16:59
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Oct 15, 8:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salem
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
Glade
PA

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Salem
83.8 mi
01h 34m
To McMurray
93 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Salem Road

    40 m · 6 sec · Salem Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Letterkenny Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Letterkenny Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Edenville Road

    710 ft · 20 sec · Edenville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Franklin Street

    1958 ft · 56 sec · North Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Grandview Avenue

    2568 ft · 1 min · Grandview Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Grandview Avenue

    921 ft · 27 sec · Grandview Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Way West

    13.3 mi · 21 min · Lincoln Way West

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

    110 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    86.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

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

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

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

    740 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road

    134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

    2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    927 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto McKean Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right

    2459 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue

  30. 30

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

    1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

    3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East McMurray Road

    140 m · 26 sec · East McMurray Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
86.2 mi · 49%
Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 12%
Lincoln Way West
17.4 mi · 10%
I 70 West
15.6 mi · 9%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.01 mi · 5%
Bebout Road
2.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

86.2 mi · 01h 35m

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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
129.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glade
01h 34m from Salem
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Salem 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 Salem to McMurray?

The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Glade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Salem and 93 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.86 one way or $55.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Salem and Mostly Cloudy near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Glade

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

37 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Cumberland station

39 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

39 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

39 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 129.93 mi (209.11 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population6,367
Coordinates39.9850900, -77.6541600
Altitude239
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: Salem Road (-77.654218, 39.984855)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.61 L · about $27.86
Round trip
$55.71
12.48 gal · 47.22 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $27.86 $55.71
Mid-grade $4.93 $30.73 $61.46
Premium $5.31 $33.10 $66.21
Diesel $6.55 $40.87 $81.74

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and McMurray. The current time is 16:59:30.

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.