How far is McMurray, PA from Girard, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Girard, PA is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Girard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Girard.
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Start on Thomas Road
16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road
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Turn right onto East McMurray Road
123 m · 16 sec · East McMurray Road
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Turn left onto Valley Brook Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Valley Brook Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Valley Brook Road
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Continue on Georgetown Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Baker Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Baker Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morganza Road
69 m · 5 sec · Morganza Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Morganza Road
1960 ft · 50 sec · Morganza Road
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Take the ramp right toward PA Turnpike 576 West
1630 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
2594 ft · 32 sec · Southern Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
2529 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
115.4 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Route 6N
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 6N
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Turn right onto PA-98
6.9 mi · 10 min · PA-98
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Continue on Avonia Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Avonia Road
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Turn left onto Luther Road
2029 ft · 1 min · Luther Road
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Turn right onto Keefer Road
840 ft · 27 sec · Keefer Road
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Turn left onto Beckman Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Beckman Road
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Turn left onto Tannery Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tannery Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
616 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Girard.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
115 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving McMurray and Sunny near Girard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Girard?
The road trip is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from McMurray and 68.5 miles from Girard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.78 one way or $39.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McMurray and Sunny near Girard.
Stop Ideas Near Grove City
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 Grove City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Girard. Straight-line distance: 119.63 mi (192.53 km).
#1 McMurray
Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)
| Population | 66,573 |
| Coordinates | 40.2778500, -80.0839400 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Girard
Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.0003300, -80.3181200 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Girard (-80.31812, 42.00033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $4.09 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.26 | $44.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.98 | $47.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.94 | $57.89 |
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 · May 31, 2026
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