How far is Erie, PA from Centre Hall, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Centre Hall, PA is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Centre Hall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Centre Hall.
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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
140.6 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Jacksonville Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Jacksonville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 26 South, PA 64: Pleasant Gap
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East College Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East College Avenue
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Turn left onto South Harrison Road
2762 ft · 1 min · South Harrison Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Pennsylvania Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Decator Alley
67 m · 22 sec · Decator Alley
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Turn left onto North Miles Alley
18 m · 4 sec · North Miles Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Miles Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Centre Hall.
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
141 mi · 02h 31m
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 Centre Hall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Centre Hall?
The road trip is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Clarion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Erie and 110.5 miles from Centre Hall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.3 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 8:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.83 one way or $63.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 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 Centre Hall.
Stop Ideas Near Clarion
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 Clarion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Centre Hall. Straight-line distance: 152.5 mi (245.42 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Centre Hall
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,216 |
| Coordinates | 40.8475600, -77.6861100 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centre Hall (-77.68611, 40.84756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $31.83 | $63.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.83 | $71.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $38.59 | $77.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $46.58 | $93.17 |
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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