How far is Scranton, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to McMurray, PA is about 311.6 miles (501.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
311.65 mi
05h 07m
Flight
243.81 mi
392.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.81 mi
Kilometers
392.38 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.65 mi
Kilometers
501.55 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-22T22:38
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
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
State College
PA

The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.

From Scranton
147.5 mi
02h 33m
To McMurray
164.2 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

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

    976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  12. 12

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  23. 23

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  26. 26

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

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  32. 32

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  34. 34

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

    3.9 mi · 9 min · McMurray Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton 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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 32%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 20%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 11%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 10%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 4%
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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.8 mi
243.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
State College
02h 33m from Scranton
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Scranton and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 311.6 miles (501.5 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

State College is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Scranton and 164.2 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 243.8 miles (392.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.95 one way or $89.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Scranton and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near State College

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

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

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Lewistown

33 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Tyrone

35 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
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Altoona Transportation Center

55 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 243.81 mi (392.38 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
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: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11 gal
41.63 L · about $44.95
Round trip
$89.89
22 gal · 83.26 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.5 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.95 $89.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.59 $101.18
Premium $4.95 $54.49 $108.99
Diesel $5.98 $65.78 $131.56

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 Scranton and McMurray. The current time is 22:38:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.