How far is Claylick, PA from Greencastle, PA?
The driving distance from Claylick, PA to Greencastle, PA is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claylick and Greencastle.
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Start on Fort Loudon Road
27 m · 8 sec · Fort Loudon Road
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Turn sharp right onto Welsh Run Road
6 mi · 11 min · Welsh Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buchanan Trail West
4.8 mi · 7 min · Buchanan Trail West
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Continue on West Baltimore Street
1953 ft · 59 sec · West Baltimore Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Baltimore Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Claylick and Greencastle.
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.
Welsh Run Road
Turn sharp right onto Welsh Run Road
5.96 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Claylick and Chance Rain Showers near Greencastle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Claylick to Greencastle?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Mercersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Claylick and 5.5 miles from Greencastle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Claylick and Chance Rain Showers near Greencastle.
Stop Ideas Near Mercersburg
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 Mercersburg.
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Martinsburg station
Harpers Ferry
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Claylick and Greencastle. Straight-line distance: 8.95 mi (14.41 km).
#1 Claylick
Claylick is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7667600, -77.8936100 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greencastle
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,989 |
| Coordinates | 39.7903700, -77.7277700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Baltimore Street (-77.727808, 39.790278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
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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