How far is McSherrystown, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from McSherrystown, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McSherrystown and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McSherrystown and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on East Hanover Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Hanover Street
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Continue on Hanover Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hanover Road
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Continue on Hanover Street
2446 ft · 45 sec · Hanover Street
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Continue on York Street
1169 ft · 43 sec · York Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square
55 m · 7 sec · Chambersburg Street
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Exit the rotary onto Chambersburg Street
1503 ft · 57 sec · Chambersburg Street
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Continue on Buford Avenue
2641 ft · 1 min · Buford Avenue
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Continue on Chambersburg Road
13.4 mi · 21 min · Chambersburg Road
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Continue on Lincoln Way East
10.6 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Way East
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East
13.9 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Way East
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
110 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
104.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McSherrystown and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving McSherrystown and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McSherrystown to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Manns Choice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from McSherrystown and 99.1 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McSherrystown and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Manns Choice
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 Manns Choice.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McSherrystown and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 163.63 mi (263.33 km).
#1 McSherrystown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,080 |
| Coordinates | 39.8073200, -77.0113700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $28.52 | $57.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.10 | $64.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $41.74 | $83.48 |
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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