How far is Selinsgrove, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Selinsgrove, PA to McMurray, PA is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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
251.12 mi
04h 11m
Flight
172.95 mi
278.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.95 mi
Kilometers
278.33 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.12 mi
Kilometers
404.14 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Tue, Jul 28, 4:10 AM EDT
Return by in Selinsgrove
Tue, Jul 28, 8:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selinsgrove
2026-07-27T23:59
Arrive McMurray
Tue, Jul 28, 4:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selinsgrove
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
Altoona
PA

A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

From Selinsgrove
110.3 mi
02h 05m
To McMurray
140.8 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    51 m · 12 sec · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Pine Street

    1180 ft · 36 sec · West Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    31 mi · 36 min · West Market Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    21.8 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  9. 9

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  20. 20

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  23. 23

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

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  29. 29

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  31. 31

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

    3.9 mi · 9 min · McMurray Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Selinsgrove 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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 24%
West Market Street
52.8 mi · 21%
I 99 South
33.8 mi · 13%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 7%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

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
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.2 mi
172.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Altoona
02h 05m from Selinsgrove
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Selinsgrove and Partly Sunny then Isolated 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 Selinsgrove to McMurray?

The road trip is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Altoona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Selinsgrove and 140.8 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.2 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 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Selinsgrove and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Altoona

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

1 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

33 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

49 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Selinsgrove and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 172.95 mi (278.33 km).

Selinsgrove

#1 Selinsgrove

Borough in eastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania

Population5,913
Coordinates40.7989700, -76.8621900
Altitude134
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: South Market Street (-76.862099, 40.798956)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.54 L · about $36.20
Round trip
$72.40
17.72 gal · 67.08 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.20 $72.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.75 $81.49
Premium $4.95 $43.89 $87.78
Diesel $5.98 $52.98 $105.97

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 · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Selinsgrove and McMurray. The current time is 23:59:32.

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.