How far is West View, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from West View, PA to McMurray, PA is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.71 mi
00h 42m
Flight
17.09 mi
27.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.09 mi
Kilometers
27.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.71 mi
Kilometers
51.03 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Sun, May 31, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in West View
Sun, May 31, 8:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West View
2026-05-31T07:25
Arrive McMurray
Sun, May 31, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West View
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Green Tree
PA

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

From West View
11.4 mi
00h 21m
To McMurray
20.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West View and McMurray.

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  2. 2

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

    1144 ft · 33 sec · Gass Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Union Avenue

    2473 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 279 South: Pittsburgh

    2416 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Parkway North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Parkway North

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Shore Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Shore Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Fort Duquesne Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 South: Banksville Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cochran Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Cochran Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    6.9 mi · 14 min · Washington Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Valley Brook Ramp

    136 m · 17 sec · Valley Brook Ramp

  12. 12

    Continue on Valley Brook Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    128 m · 17 sec · East McMurray Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West View 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Road
6.87 mi · 22%
Parkway North
4.84 mi · 15%
US 19 South
3.35 mi · 11%
Fort Duquesne Bridge
1.85 mi · 6%
Valley Brook Road
1.44 mi · 5%
North Shore Expressway
1.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Washington Road

Turn right onto Washington Road

6.87 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Tree
00h 21m from West View
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West View and Sunny near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West View to McMurray?

The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Green Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from West View and 20.3 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West View and Sunny near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Green Tree

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

6 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

57 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

58 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West View and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 17.09 mi (27.5 km).

West View

#1 West View

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,470
Coordinates40.5222900, -80.0342200
Altitude345
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: Highland Avenue (-80.03422, 40.522287)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.15 $10.30
Premium $4.95 $5.55 $11.10
Diesel $5.98 $6.70 $13.40

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between West View and McMurray. The current time is 07:25:29.

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.