How far is Greencastle, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Greencastle, PA to McMurray, PA is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
167.73 mi
03h 04m
Flight
129.11 mi
207.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.11 mi
Kilometers
207.79 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.73 mi
Kilometers
269.93 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in Greencastle
Sun, Apr 19, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greencastle
2026-04-19T01:10
Arrive McMurray
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greencastle
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
Shanksville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Greencastle
82.6 mi
01h 32m
To McMurray
85.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Baltimore Street

    1953 ft · 59 sec · West Baltimore Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Buchanan Trail West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Buchanan Trail West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lemar Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Lemar Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fort Loudon Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Fort Loudon Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way West

    804 ft · 16 sec · Lincoln Way West

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  7. 7

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    86.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

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

    14.8 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

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

    740 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Rostraver Road

    134 m · 8 sec · Rostraver Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Vance Deicas Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vance Deicas Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Donora-Monessen Bridge

    2038 ft · 34 sec · Donora-Monessen Bridge

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    927 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto McKean Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Monogahela Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Monogahela Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Country Club Road

    2669 ft · 49 sec · Country Club Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    2459 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1832 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue

  28. 28

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

    1735 ft · 51 sec · Washington Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Rankintown Road

    2750 ft · 1 min · Rankintown Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Venetia Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Venetia Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Bebout Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Bebout Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Valley Brook Road

    56 m · 5 sec · Valley Brook Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Valley Brook Road

    3247 ft · 1 min · Valley Brook Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East McMurray Road

    140 m · 26 sec · East McMurray Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greencastle 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
36 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
86.2 mi · 51%
Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 12%
I 70 West
15.6 mi · 9%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.01 mi · 5%
Lemar Road
7.59 mi · 5%
Lincoln Way West
4.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

86.2 mi · 01h 35m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shanksville
01h 32m from Greencastle
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Greencastle 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 Greencastle to McMurray?

The road trip is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Shanksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Greencastle and 85.2 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.19 one way or $48.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greencastle and Chance Rain Showers near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Shanksville

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

35 mi away
47 Walnut Street
BUS

Grantsville, MD

40 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road
BUS

Frostburg, MD

41 mi away
101 Braddock Road
RAIL

Cumberland station

43 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greencastle and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 129.11 mi (207.79 km).

Greencastle

#1 Greencastle

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,989
Coordinates39.7903700, -77.7277700
Altitude178
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: West Baltimore Street (-77.727808, 39.790278)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.4 L · about $24.19
Round trip
$48.38
11.84 gal · 44.8 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.19 $48.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.23 $54.45
Premium $4.95 $29.33 $58.66
Diesel $5.98 $35.40 $70.80

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greencastle and McMurray. The current time is 01:10:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.