How far is Erie, PA from Carroll Valley, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Carroll Valley, PA is about 305.6 miles (491.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Carroll Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Carroll Valley.
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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
104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
2944 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
2328 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1861 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
133.2 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
1079 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
4.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West
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Turn right onto Fort Loudon Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Fort Loudon Road
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Turn left onto Lemar Road
7.6 mi · 13 min · Lemar Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Buchanan Trail West
4.1 mi · 6 min · Buchanan Trail West
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Continue on West Baltimore Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Baltimore Street
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Continue on Buchanan Trail East
6.7 mi · 12 min · Buchanan Trail East
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Continue on West Main Street
3.2 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Buchanan Trail East
5.6 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Trail East
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Continue on Waynesboro Pike
4.9 mi · 7 min · Waynesboro Pike
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Turn left onto Fairfield Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairfield Road
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Turn left onto Deer Trail
1659 ft · 1 min · Deer Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deer Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Carroll Valley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
133 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carroll Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Carroll Valley?
The road trip is about 305.6 miles (491.8 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from Erie and 152.9 miles from Carroll Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.6 miles (348.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 89 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.05 one way or $88.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carroll Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Arona
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 Arona.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Carroll Valley. Straight-line distance: 216.6 mi (348.59 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carroll Valley
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,930 |
| Coordinates | 39.7492600, -77.3830400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carroll Valley (-77.38304, 39.74926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $44.05 | $88.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.58 | $99.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.40 | $106.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.46 | $128.93 |
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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