How far is Church Hill, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Church Hill, PA to Erie, PA is about 233 miles (374.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.93 mi
03h 51m
Flight
163.09 mi
262.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.09 mi
Kilometers
262.47 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.93 mi
Kilometers
374.86 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, Nov 7, 9:49 PM EST
Return by in Church Hill
Sun, Nov 8, 1:40 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Church Hill
2026-11-07T17:57
Arrive Erie
Sat, Nov 7, 9:49 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Church Hill
9:00 PM EST
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
Strattanville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Church Hill
116 mi
01h 55m
To Erie
116.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Church Hill and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Church Hill and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Crossover Lane

    17 m · 4 sec · Crossover Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old US Route 322

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old US Route 322

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Colonial Drive

    1494 ft · 32 sec · West Colonial Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward Milroy

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Centre Street

    783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Church Hill and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 44%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 29%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 8%
Milroy
14.1 mi · 6%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 4%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 50m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.9 mi
163.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strattanville
01h 55m from Church Hill
Leave By
9:16 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Church Hill 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 Church Hill to Erie?

The road trip is about 233 miles (374.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Strattanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from Church Hill and 116.9 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Church Hill and Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Strattanville

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

98 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
BUS

Jamestown, New York

100 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Greensburg

101 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Church Hill and Erie. Straight-line distance: 163.09 mi (262.47 km).

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#1 Church Hill

Situated within central Mifflin County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this small community rests at an elevation of 784 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.6820100, -77.5986100
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Crossover Lane (-77.598596, 40.682043)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.22 gal
31.11 L · about $36.05
Round trip
$72.11
16.44 gal · 62.22 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.1 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $36.05 $72.11
Mid-grade $4.81 $39.56 $79.13
Premium $5.26 $43.23 $86.46
Diesel $6.57 $54.03 $108.06

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Church Hill and Erie. The current time is 17:57:32.

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.