How far is Sewickley, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Sewickley, PA to McMurray, PA is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb south-west of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, population 1244
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sewickley and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sewickley and McMurray.
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Start on Ohio River Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward I 79: Erie, Washington
810 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 79 South: Washington
2927 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport, Morganza Road
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Morganza Road, National Cemetery
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
1 km · 58 sec · Southern Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Morganza Road
104 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Morganza Road
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Morganza Road
2039 ft · 55 sec · Morganza Road
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
128 m · 17 sec · East McMurray Road
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Turn left onto Thomas Road
16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sewickley and McMurray.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 79 South
Merge slight left
15 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Sewickley and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sewickley to McMurray?
The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Heidelberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Sewickley and 14.9 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Sewickley and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Heidelberg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Heidelberg.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sewickley and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 18.63 mi (29.99 km).
#1 Sewickley
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,768 |
| Coordinates | 40.5364600, -80.1845000 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McMurray
Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)
| Population | 66,573 |
| Coordinates | 40.2778500, -80.0839400 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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