How far is McMurray, PA from Grove City, PA?
The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Grove City, PA is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMurray and Grove City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMurray and Grove City.
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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
62.4 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 208, PA 258: Grove City
1431 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Leesburg Grove City Road
106 m · 8 sec · Leesburg Grove City Road
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Continue on South Center Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMurray and Grove City.
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
62.4 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Light Rain leaving McMurray and Light Rain near Grove City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMurray to Grove City?
The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 36.4 miles from McMurray and 36.4 miles from Grove City.
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 11.9 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 3:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around McMurray and Light Rain near Grove City.
Stop Ideas Near Ogle
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 Ogle.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Grove City. Straight-line distance: 60.8 mi (97.85 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 Grove City
Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 7,648 |
| Coordinates | 41.1578400, -80.0886700 |
| Altitude | 387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grove City (-80.08867, 41.15784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.34 | $11.15 | $22.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $12.25 | $24.51 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
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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