How far is Erie, PA from Barnesboro, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Barnesboro, PA is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Barnesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Barnesboro.
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Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
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Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway
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Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
2084 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
59.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville
1335 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Allegheny Boulevard
2284 ft · 1 min · Allegheny Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North White Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North White Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
17.8 mi · 26 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on West Mahoning Street
13.7 mi · 24 min · West Mahoning Street
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Turn sharp right onto Burnside - McGees Highway
157 m · 7 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway
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Continue on Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Patchin Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Patchin Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Shawna Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Shawna Road
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Continue on Philadelphia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Philadelphia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Barnesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Barnesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Barnesboro?
The road trip is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Cherry Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Erie and 90.8 miles from Barnesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 9:42 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.17 one way or $56.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Barnesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Cherry Valley
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 Cherry Valley.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Barnesboro. Straight-line distance: 121.83 mi (196.07 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barnesboro
Situated in northern Cambria County at an elevation of 1473 feet, this community lies within the rugged terrain of the Allegheny Mountains in western Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6625700, -78.7800300 |
| Altitude | 449 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barnesboro (-78.78003, 40.66257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $28.17 | $56.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $30.87 | $61.73 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $33.75 | $67.51 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $42.12 | $84.25 |
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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