How far is Erie, PA from Central City, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Central City, PA is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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
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Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Central City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Central City.
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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
137.9 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 150 , US 220 Alt. south: Milesburg, Blanchard
1399 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Eagle Valley Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Eagle Valley Road
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Turn slight right onto Milesburg, Bellefonte, State College
932 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
120 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Moose Run Road
1091 ft · 27 sec · Moose Run Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Moose Run Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Central City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
138 mi · 02h 28m
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 Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Central City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Central City?
The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.1 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Knox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Erie and 104.8 miles from Central City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.20 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Central City.
Stop Ideas Near Knox
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 Knox.
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Central City. Straight-line distance: 143.67 mi (231.22 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Central City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,021 |
| Coordinates | 40.9500600, -77.7966700 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central City (-77.79667, 40.95006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $30.20 | $60.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.99 | $67.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $36.61 | $73.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $44.19 | $88.38 |
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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