How far is Slippery Rock, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Slippery Rock, PA to McMurray, PA is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Slippery Rock and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slippery Rock and McMurray.
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Start on South Main Street
13 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto New Castle Street
1.1 km · 1 min · New Castle Street
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Continue on New Castle Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · New Castle Road
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Take the ramp right
821 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
33.4 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington
20.6 mi · 28 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 Slippery Rock and McMurray.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
New Castle Road
Merge slight left
33.4 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Slippery Rock and Sunny near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Slippery Rock to McMurray?
The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Bradford Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Slippery Rock and 34.9 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Slippery Rock and Sunny near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Bradford Woods
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 Bradford Woods.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Slippery Rock and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 54.33 mi (87.44 km).
#1 Slippery Rock
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,508 |
| Coordinates | 41.0639500, -80.0564500 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $4.46 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.92 | $11.81 | $23.61 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
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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