How far is Carlisle, PA from Greensburg, PA?
The driving distance from Carlisle, PA to Greensburg, PA is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and Greensburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Greensburg.
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Start on East High Street
21 m · 6 sec · East High Street
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Turn right onto North Hanover Street
1.6 km · 3 min · North Hanover Street
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP
3263 ft · 2 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 left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
1421 ft · 28 sec · Fairview Avenue
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Continue on Broad Street
1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Highland Avenue
2105 ft · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
837 ft · 23 sec · Mount Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto South Urania Avenue
2528 ft · 2 min · South Urania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Urania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle and Greensburg.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Carlisle and Chance Rain Showers near Greensburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlisle to Greensburg?
The road trip is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Hartley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Carlisle and 81.8 miles from Greensburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.71 one way or $51.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Carlisle and Chance Rain Showers near Greensburg.
Stop Ideas Near Hartley
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 Hartley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Greensburg. Straight-line distance: 124.11 mi (199.74 km).
#1 Carlisle
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 19,213 |
| Coordinates | 40.2014800, -77.1888700 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greensburg
City and county seat of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,082 |
| Coordinates | 40.3014600, -79.5389300 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greensburg (-79.53893, 40.30146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $25.71 | $51.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $30.56 | $61.11 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $37.73 | $75.46 |
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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