How far is Union, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Union, PA to McMurray, PA is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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
259.37 mi
04h 18m
Flight
203.53 mi
327.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.53 mi
Kilometers
327.55 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.37 mi
Kilometers
417.42 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Sat, Oct 17, 8:07 PM EDT
Return by in Union
Sun, Oct 18, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-10-17T15:48
Arrive McMurray
Sat, Oct 17, 8:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Union
126.6 mi
02h 09m
To McMurray
132.8 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph N
Destination
51°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clearfield Road

    25 m · 6 sec · Clearfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rawlinsville Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Rawlinsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Miller Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Miller Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Pike

    3046 ft · 42 sec · Lancaster Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    87 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Lancaster Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Pike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1959 ft · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Willow Street Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    942 ft · 32 sec · Highland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Queen Street

    1.9 mi · 6 min · South Queen Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto McGovern Avenue

    122 m · 14 sec · McGovern Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    1343 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Fruitville Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Fruitville Pike

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    2596 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    28.5 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    765 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2614 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    172.6 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City

    740 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road

    134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

    2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    927 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto McKean Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  31. 31

    Take the ramp right

    2459 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue

  36. 36

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

    1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

    3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto East McMurray Road

    140 m · 26 sec · East McMurray Road

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
44 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
173 mi · 67%
PA 283 West
28.9 mi · 11%
I 70 West
15.2 mi · 6%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.01 mi · 3%
Willow Street Pike
6.1 mi · 2%
Bebout Road
2.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

173 mi · 03h 10m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
203.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 09m from Union
Leave By
8:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.6 miles from Union and 132.8 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 8:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.83 one way or $81.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 203.53 mi (327.55 km).

Union

#1 Union

Township in southeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population5,661
Coordinates39.9103800, -76.2630100
Altitude204
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: Clearfield Road (-76.262984, 39.910403)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.65 L · about $40.83
Round trip
$81.65
18.3 gal · 69.3 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $40.83 $81.65
Mid-grade $4.93 $45.13 $90.26
Premium $5.32 $48.63 $97.26
Diesel $6.57 $60.11 $120.21

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 · Oct 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Union and McMurray. The current time is 15:48:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.