How far is Williamsport, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Williamsport, PA to McMurray, PA is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
224.71 mi
03h 57m
Flight
174.52 mi
280.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.52 mi
Kilometers
280.86 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.71 mi
Kilometers
361.63 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 11:33 AM EST
Return by in Williamsport
Thu, Nov 12, 3:30 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsport
2026-11-12T07:36
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 11:33 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsport
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Duncansville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Williamsport
104 mi
01h 58m
To McMurray
120.7 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 10 mph NE
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 180 West, US 220 South, US 15 North: Lock Haven, Mansfield

    60 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on I 180 West, US 220 South, US 15 North: Lock Haven, Mansfield

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Susquehanna Beltway

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  6. 6

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Appalachian Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona

    1434 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    134 m · 11 sec · Long Run Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  21. 21

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street

  25. 25

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Becks Run Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Biscayne Drive

    1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive

  28. 28

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

    3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Milford Drive

    1881 ft · 55 sec · Milford Drive

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Street

    1406 ft · 39 sec · Hillcrest Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Bethel Church Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Bethel Church Road

  34. 34

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Bethel Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bethel Church Road

  36. 36

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

    3.9 mi · 9 min · McMurray Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 27%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 15%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 11%
Appalachian Thruway
15.9 mi · 7%
Susquehanna Beltway
13.8 mi · 6%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
174.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncansville
01h 58m from Williamsport
Leave By
9:06 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Williamsport and Light Rain near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Duncansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Williamsport and 120.7 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.39 one way or $68.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Williamsport and Light Rain near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Duncansville

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

11 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

32 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsport and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 174.52 mi (280.86 km).

Williamsport

#1 Williamsport

County seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population28,156
Coordinates41.2411900, -77.0010800
Altitude158
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: Market Street (-77.00107, 41.241195)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.93 gal
30.02 L · about $34.39
Round trip
$68.78
15.86 gal · 60.04 L
Estimated CO2
70.5 kg one way
Round trip: 140.9 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $34.39 $68.78
Mid-grade $4.77 $37.81 $75.62
Premium $5.21 $41.32 $82.65
Diesel $6.54 $51.89 $103.79

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsport and McMurray. The current time is 07:36:10.

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.