How far is Carroll Valley, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Carroll Valley, PA to Erie, PA is about 323.5 miles (520.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carroll Valley and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carroll Valley and Erie.
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Start on Deer Trail
1659 ft · 1 min · Deer Trail
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Turn right onto Fairfield Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Waynesboro Pike
4.9 mi · 7 min · Waynesboro Pike
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Continue on Buchanan Trail East
5.6 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Trail East
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Continue on East Main Street
3.2 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Buchanan Trail East
6.7 mi · 12 min · Buchanan Trail East
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Continue on East Baltimore Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East Baltimore Street
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Continue on Buchanan Trail West
4.1 mi · 6 min · Buchanan Trail West
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Turn right onto Lemar Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · Lemar Road
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Turn right onto Fort Loudon Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Fort Loudon Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way West
804 ft · 16 sec · Lincoln Way West
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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 · 10 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
132.8 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
2049 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carroll Valley and Erie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
133 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Carroll Valley and Rain Showers near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carroll Valley to Erie?
The road trip is about 323.5 miles (520.7 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?
Arona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from Carroll Valley and 170.8 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.62 one way or $93.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Carroll Valley and Rain Showers near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Arona
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 Arona.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carroll Valley and Erie. Straight-line distance: 216.6 mi (348.59 km).
#1 Carroll Valley
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,930 |
| Coordinates | 39.7492600, -77.3830400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $46.62 | $93.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.47 | $104.95 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.53 | $113.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $68.23 | $136.46 |
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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