How far is Clifton, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Clifton, PA to Erie, PA is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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.
Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Erie.
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Start on the route
83 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McMurray Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · McMurray Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lesnett Road
57 m · 4 sec · Lesnett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lesnett Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Lesnett Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bank Street
3228 ft · 1 min · Bank Street
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Turn right onto Dewey Avenue
127 m · 16 sec · Dewey Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Street
849 ft · 27 sec · Station Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1988 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Pike
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Take the ramp left toward I 79: Erie, Washington
549 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2156 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
128 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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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 Clifton and Erie.
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
128 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Clifton and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Erie?
The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Mercer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Clifton and 69.7 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.90 one way or $39.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clifton and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Mercer
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 Mercer.
Alliance
Union Station
Union Station
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Erie. Straight-line distance: 124.24 mi (199.94 km).
#1 Clifton
Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,422 |
| Coordinates | 40.3311800, -80.0681100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.90 | $39.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.40 | $44.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.13 | $48.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.12 | $58.25 |
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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