How far is Erie, PA from Barrett, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Barrett, PA is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.62 mi
03h 13m
Flight
116.87 mi
188.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.87 mi
Kilometers
188.09 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.62 mi
Kilometers
279.42 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barrett
Thu, Apr 16, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Thu, Apr 16, 8:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-16T02:22
Arrive Barrett
Thu, Apr 16, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:00 PM EDT
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
Clintonville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
86.7 mi
01h 36m
To Barrett
86.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Barrett.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    100 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville

    2279 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    871 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bigler Avenue

    60 m · 3 sec · Bigler Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Daisy Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Daisy Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Clearfield Woodland Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clearfield Woodland Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Indian Mill Lane

    73 m · 12 sec · Indian Mill Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Indian Mill Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
100 mi · 58%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 39%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
Clearfield Shawville Highway
1.47 mi · 1%
Daisy Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Clearfield Woodland Highway
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

100 mi · 01h 47m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clintonville
01h 36m from Erie
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Erie and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Barrett?

The road trip is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Clintonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Erie and 86.9 miles from Barrett.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.05 one way or $50.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Erie and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrett.

Stop Ideas Near Clintonville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

84 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Union Station

104 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

106 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Barrett. Straight-line distance: 116.87 mi (188.09 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Barrett

#2 Barrett

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Population4,145
Coordinates41.0106100, -78.3889100
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Barrett (-78.38891, 41.01061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.19 L · about $25.05
Round trip
$50.09
12.26 gal · 46.38 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.05 $50.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.19 $56.38
Premium $4.95 $30.37 $60.74
Diesel $5.98 $36.66 $73.31

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Barrett. The current time is 02:22:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.