How far is West Penn, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from West Penn, PA to McMurray, PA is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Penn and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Penn and McMurray.
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Start on Clamtown Road
4 mi · 7 min · Clamtown Road
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Continue on East Railroad Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Hughes Street
1277 ft · 26 sec · Hughes Street
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Continue on Summer Valley Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Summer Valley Road
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Turn left onto Centre Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Centre Turnpike
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Continue on Centre Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Centre Street
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Take the exit right
1192 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
21 mi · 24 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
61 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
2453 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1304 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
151.8 mi · 2 hr 47 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 West Penn 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
152 mi · 02h 47m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving West Penn and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Penn to McMurray?
The road trip is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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 136.8 miles from West Penn and 139.4 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.9 miles (352.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 7:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.84 one way or $79.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around West Penn and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Penn and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 218.91 mi (352.3 km).
#1 West Penn
Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.7409200, -75.9610400 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| 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: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $39.84 | $79.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.84 | $89.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.30 | $96.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.31 | $116.61 |
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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