How far is Zelienople, PA from McMurray, PA?
The driving distance from Zelienople, PA to McMurray, PA is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Zelienople and McMurray.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zelienople and McMurray.
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Start on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Perry Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Perry Highway
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Turn left onto Lindsay Road
109 m · 8 sec · Lindsay Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
1675 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington
20.6 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport, Morganza Road
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Morganza Road, National Cemetery
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
1 km · 58 sec · Southern Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Morganza Road
104 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Morganza Road
1039 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Morganza Road
2039 ft · 55 sec · Morganza Road
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
128 m · 17 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 Zelienople and McMurray.
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.
Washington
Keep slight right to continue on Washington
20.6 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Zelienople and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Zelienople to McMurray?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Glenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Zelienople and 23.5 miles from McMurray.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.14 one way or $14.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Zelienople and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.
Stop Ideas Near Glenfield
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 Glenfield.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Zelienople and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 35.8 mi (57.62 km).
#1 Zelienople
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,623 |
| Coordinates | 40.7945100, -80.1367300 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.46 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $10.48 | $20.96 |
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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