How far is Erie, PA from Castanea, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Castanea, PA is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Castanea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Castanea.
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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
153.3 mi · 2 hr 44 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall
2074 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.5 mi · 8 min · Nittany Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Long Run Road
105 m · 7 sec · Long Run Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1182 ft · 40 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 120: Lock Haven, Castanea
1357 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Jarrett Avenue
1730 ft · 53 sec · Jarrett Avenue
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Turn left onto West Brown Street
1262 ft · 37 sec · West Brown Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McElhattan Avenue
29 m · 3 sec · McElhattan Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McElhattan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Castanea.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
153 mi · 02h 44m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Castanea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Castanea?
The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Strattanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Erie and 116.8 miles from Castanea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.67 one way or $67.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Castanea.
Stop Ideas Near Strattanville
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 Strattanville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Castanea. Straight-line distance: 153.69 mi (247.34 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castanea
Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,146 |
| Coordinates | 41.1247900, -77.4297000 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castanea (-77.4297, 41.12479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $33.67 | $67.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.90 | $75.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $40.82 | $81.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $49.28 | $98.55 |
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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