How far is Grove City, PA from McMurray, PA?

The driving distance from Grove City, PA to McMurray, PA is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.86 mi
01h 18m
Flight
60.8 mi
97.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.8 mi
Kilometers
97.85 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.86 mi
Kilometers
120.47 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 7:34 AM EST
Return by in Grove City
Thu, Nov 12, 8:53 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grove City
2026-11-12T06:15
Arrive McMurray
Thu, Nov 12, 7:34 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grove City
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Ogle
PA

Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

From Grove City
36.8 mi
00h 39m
To McMurray
38.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 13 mph N
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grove City and McMurray.

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · South Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Leesburg Grove City Road

    140 m · 13 sec · Leesburg Grove City Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-79 S

    140 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-79 S

    2344 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    40.6 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington

    20.6 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Tpke 576 Toll West: Pittsburgh International Airport, Morganza Road

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Morganza Road, National Cemetery

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway

    1 km · 58 sec · Southern Beltway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Morganza Road

    104 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Morganza Road

    1039 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Morganza Road

    2039 ft · 55 sec · Morganza Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Georgetown Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Georgetown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Valley Brook Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Valley Brook Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    128 m · 17 sec · East McMurray Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Thomas Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Thomas Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thomas Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grove City 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-79 S
41.1 mi · 55%
Washington
20.6 mi · 28%
South Center Street
3.71 mi · 5%
Georgetown Road
2.56 mi · 3%
Valley Brook Road
2.43 mi · 3%
Morganza Road
1.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-79 S

Merge slight left

40.6 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ogle
00h 39m from Grove City
Leave By
3:52 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Grove City and Light Rain near McMurray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grove City to McMurray?

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Ogle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Grove City and 38.1 miles from McMurray.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Grove City and Light Rain near McMurray.

Stop Ideas Near Ogle

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

65 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

74 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Alliance

87 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grove City and McMurray. Straight-line distance: 60.8 mi (97.85 km).

Grove City

#1 Grove City

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population7,648
Coordinates41.1578400, -80.0886700
Altitude387
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: South Center Street (-80.088654, 41.157845)
End: Thomas Road (-80.08396, 40.277824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10 L · about $11.45
Round trip
$22.90
5.28 gal · 20 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $11.45 $22.90
Mid-grade $4.77 $12.59 $25.18
Premium $5.21 $13.76 $27.51
Diesel $6.54 $17.28 $34.55

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Grove City and McMurray. The current time is 06:15:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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