How far is Swatara, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Swatara, PA to McMurray, PA is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swatara and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swatara and McMurray.
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Start on Reese Avenue
771 ft · 36 sec · Reese Avenue
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Turn right onto North Hockersville Road
25 m · 8 sec · North Hockersville Road
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Turn right onto West Chocolate Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Chocolate Avenue
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill
1151 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
2115 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
1855 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
161.6 mi · 2 hr 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
14.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City
740 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road
134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road
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Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway
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Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge
2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge
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Keep slight left
927 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto McKean Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue
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Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road
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Take the ramp right
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
2190 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue
1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Rankintown Road
2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road
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Continue on Venetia Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road
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Turn right onto Bebout Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road
56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road
3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road
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Turn left onto East McMurray Road
140 m · 26 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 Swatara and McMurray.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
162 mi · 02h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Swatara and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swatara to McMurray?
The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.4 miles from Swatara and 112.1 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.91 one way or $63.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Swatara and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swatara and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 180.14 mi (289.91 km).
#1 Swatara
Township in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,830 |
| Coordinates | 40.2767600, -76.6663600 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| 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: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $31.91 | $63.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.92 | $71.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $38.69 | $77.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $46.70 | $93.41 |
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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