How far is McMurray, PA from Harborcreek, PA?

The driving distance from McMurray, PA to Harborcreek, PA is about 149.1 miles (240 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.16 mi
03h 01m
Flight
130.67 mi
210.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.67 mi
Kilometers
210.29 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.16 mi
Kilometers
240.05 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harborcreek
Thu, Oct 15, 4:54 PM EDT
Return by in McMurray
Thu, Oct 15, 7:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMurray
2026-10-15T13:53
Arrive Harborcreek
Thu, Oct 15, 4:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMurray
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
Jackson Center
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From McMurray
74.6 mi
01h 30m
To Harborcreek
74.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thomas Road

    16 m · 5 sec · Thomas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East McMurray Road

    123 m · 16 sec · East McMurray Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Valley Brook Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Valley Brook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Valley Brook Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Valley Brook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Georgetown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Baker Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Baker Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morganza Road

    69 m · 5 sec · Morganza Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Morganza Road

    1960 ft · 50 sec · Morganza Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward PA Turnpike 576 West

    1630 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway

    2594 ft · 32 sec · Southern Beltway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

    2529 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

    127.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I-90 East: Buffalo

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 531: Harborcreek, Phillipsville

    996 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Depot Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buffalo Road

    615 ft · 19 sec · Buffalo Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Road

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
127 mi · 85%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 8%
Depot Road
2.68 mi · 2%
Valley Brook Road
2.44 mi · 2%
Georgetown Road
1.38 mi · 1%
I-90 East
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

127 mi · 02h 24m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
130.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson Center
01h 30m from McMurray
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving McMurray and Partly Sunny near Harborcreek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.1 miles (240 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from McMurray and 74.6 miles from Harborcreek.

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

The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.48 one way or $46.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around McMurray and Partly Sunny near Harborcreek.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

89 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

94 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

118 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMurray and Harborcreek. Straight-line distance: 130.67 mi (210.29 km).

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#1 McMurray

Census-designated place in Peters Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (USA)

Population66,573
Coordinates40.2778500, -80.0839400
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Harborcreek

#2 Harborcreek

Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Population16,998
Coordinates42.1664500, -79.9528300
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: McMurray (-80.08394, 40.27785)
End: Harborcreek (-79.95283, 42.16645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.92 L · about $23.48
Round trip
$46.96
10.52 gal · 39.84 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $23.48 $46.96
Mid-grade $4.93 $25.91 $51.81
Premium $5.31 $27.90 $55.81
Diesel $6.55 $34.45 $68.91

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between McMurray and Harborcreek. The current time is 13:53:09.

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.