How far is Effort, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Effort, PA to Erie, PA is about 346.9 miles (558.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.1 miles (409 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Effort and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Effort and Erie.
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Start on the route
25 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
51 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
13 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2539 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
263.6 mi · 4 hr 46 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Effort and Erie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
264 mi · 04h 46m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Effort 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 Effort to Erie?
The road trip is about 346.9 miles (558.3 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Bigler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.1 miles from Effort and 173.8 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.1 miles (409 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.8 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 5:58 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.88 one way or $107.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Effort and Rain Showers near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Bigler
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 Bigler.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Effort and Erie. Straight-line distance: 254.13 mi (408.99 km).
#1 Effort
Situated within the western section of Monroe County, this census-designated place is geographically part of the Pocono Mountains region and sits at an elevation of 778 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9392600, -75.4349100 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 558 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $4.40 | $53.88 | $107.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $59.03 | $118.07 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $64.55 | $129.11 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $80.56 | $161.13 |
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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