How far is Vandergrift, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Vandergrift, PA to McMurray, PA is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.86 mi
01h 14m
Flight
35.35 mi
56.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.35 mi
Kilometers
56.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.86 mi
Kilometers
94.72 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Tue, May 12, 10:58 PM EDT
Return by in Vandergrift
Wed, May 13, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vandergrift
2026-05-12T21:43
Arrive McMurray
Tue, May 12, 10:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vandergrift
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Churchill
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Vandergrift
23.9 mi
00h 37m
To McMurray
35 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1238 ft · 21 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 1st Street

    141 m · 12 sec · 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Farragut Avenue

    52 m · 3 sec · Farragut Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Dime Road

    778 ft · 17 sec · Dime Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1613 ft · 21 sec · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 66

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 66

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 66

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 66

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1366 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    11.3 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  18. 18

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  21. 21

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

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  27. 27

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  29. 29

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

    3.9 mi · 9 min · McMurray Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vandergrift and McMurray.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 20%
State Route 66
4.11 mi · 7%
McMurray Road
3.93 mi · 7%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.11 mi · 5%
Bethel Church Road
2.54 mi · 4%
Becks Run Road
2.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

11.8 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Churchill
00h 37m from Vandergrift
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Vandergrift and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Churchill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Vandergrift and 35 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Vandergrift and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Churchill

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

13 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

29 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

41 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

51 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vandergrift and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 35.35 mi (56.89 km).

Vandergrift

#1 Vandergrift

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,832
Coordinates40.6028400, -79.5647700
Altitude268
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: PA 56 East (-79.564805, 40.60286)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.00
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.50 $17.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.95 $10.30 $20.61
Diesel $5.98 $12.44 $24.88

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Vandergrift and McMurray. The current time is 21:43:52.

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.