How far is Elizabethtown, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Elizabethtown, PA to McMurray, PA is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
227.38 mi
03h 42m
Flight
183.86 mi
295.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.86 mi
Kilometers
295.9 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.38 mi
Kilometers
365.93 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Sat, Oct 17, 7:31 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabethtown
Sat, Oct 17, 11:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethtown
2026-10-17T15:48
Arrive McMurray
Sat, Oct 17, 7:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethtown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Hartley
PA

Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania

From Elizabethtown
112.3 mi
01h 51m
To McMurray
115 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph N
Destination
51°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mechanics Alley

    38 m · 14 sec · Mechanics Alley

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Spruce Street

    901 ft · 30 sec · North Spruce Street

  4. 4

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

    667 ft · 20 sec · East Willow Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Hanover Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Hanover Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hershey Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hershey Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Elizabethtown Road

    1061 ft · 18 sec · Elizabethtown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hershey Road

    533 ft · 18 sec · Hershey Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    1376 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    765 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2614 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    172.6 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 201, PA 837: Donora, Fayette City

    740 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road

    134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

    2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    927 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto McKean Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right

    2459 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Avenue

    1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

    3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East McMurray Road

    140 m · 26 sec · East McMurray Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
173 mi · 76%
I 70 West
15.2 mi · 7%
PA 283 West
11.6 mi · 5%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.01 mi · 4%
Bebout Road
2.89 mi · 1%
Monogahela Avenue
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

173 mi · 03h 10m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
183.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartley
01h 51m from Elizabethtown
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabethtown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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 112.3 miles from Elizabethtown and 115 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.79 one way or $71.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elizabethtown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Hartley

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

44 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

48 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

49 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Johnstown

53 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethtown and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 183.86 mi (295.9 km).

Elizabethtown

#1 Elizabethtown

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population11,494
Coordinates40.1528700, -76.6027500
Altitude136
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: (-76.602831, 40.15284)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.02 gal
30.37 L · about $35.79
Round trip
$71.57
16.04 gal · 60.74 L
Estimated CO2
71.3 kg one way
Round trip: 142.5 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $35.79 $71.57
Mid-grade $4.93 $39.55 $79.11
Premium $5.32 $42.63 $85.25
Diesel $6.57 $52.68 $105.37

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 · Oct 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabethtown and McMurray. The current time is 15:48:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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