How far is Erie, PA from Central City, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Central City, PA is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
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.
Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
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.
-
1
Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
-
2
Turn right onto West 12th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
-
3
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard
-
4
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway
-
5
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
2944 ft · 1 min
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
1.2 km · 2 min
-
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
2328 ft · 57 sec
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1861 ft · 1 min
-
10
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
941 ft · 32 sec
-
12
Continue on Ramada Road
1822 ft · 35 sec · Ramada Road
-
13
Continue on North Pleasant Avenue
1976 ft · 42 sec · North Pleasant Avenue
-
14
Turn left onto Stoystown Road
9.1 mi · 16 min · Stoystown Road
-
15
Take the ramp slight right
159 m · 16 sec
-
16
Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
7.3 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
-
17
Turn left onto Rock Cut Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Rock Cut Road
-
18
Turn slight right onto Lambert Street
2667 ft · 59 sec · Lambert Street
-
19
Turn left onto Central Avenue
669 ft · 13 sec · Central Avenue
-
20
Turn right onto Sunshine Avenue
1914 ft · 40 sec · Sunshine Avenue
-
21
Turn right onto Main Street
31 m · 10 sec · Main Street
-
22
Turn left
36 m · 9 sec
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Central City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
104 mi · 01h 52m
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 Chance Rain Showers 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 212.7 miles (342.3 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Ogle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Erie and 106.5 miles from Central City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 8:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.94 one way or $65.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Central City.
Stop Ideas Near Ogle
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 Ogle.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Central City. Straight-line distance: 154.63 mi (248.86 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
Situated at an elevation of 2,185 feet in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, this borough is located within the Laurel Highlands region of the Allegheny Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1106300, -78.8019700 |
| Altitude | 666 |
| Country | United States |
End: Central City (-78.80197, 40.11063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.39 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $36.15 | $72.29 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $39.50 | $78.99 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $49.36 | $98.73 |
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 · Nov 07, 2026