How far is Erie, PA from Church Hill, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Church Hill, PA is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.88 mi
04h 31m
Flight
163.09 mi
262.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.09 mi
Kilometers
262.47 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.88 mi
Kilometers
376.4 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Church Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 11:23 PM EST
Return by in Erie
Sun, Nov 8, 3:54 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-11-07T18:52
Arrive Church Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 11:23 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Strattanville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
116.7 mi
02h 15m
To Church Hill
117.2 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 PM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Church Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Church Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Centre Street

    783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    13.8 mi · 19 min · General Potter Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Milroy

    3235 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on West Colonial Drive

    1492 ft · 34 sec · West Colonial Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old US Route 322

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old US Route 322

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Crossover Lane

    17 m · 2 sec · Crossover Lane

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crossover Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Church Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 44%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 29%
General Potter Highway
13.8 mi · 6%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 5%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 3%
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.8 mi
163.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strattanville
02h 15m from Erie
Leave By
7:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Mostly Clear near Church Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Church Hill?

The road trip is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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 116.7 miles from Erie and 117.2 miles from Church Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.18 one way or $72.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Mostly Clear near Church Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Strattanville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Strattanville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Strattanville.

RAIL

Latrobe station

98 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
BUS

Jamestown, New York

100 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Greensburg

101 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Union Station

101 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Church Hill. Straight-line distance: 163.09 mi (262.47 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
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#2 Church Hill

Situated within central Mifflin County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this small community rests at an elevation of 784 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.6820100, -77.5986100
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Church Hill (-77.59861, 40.68201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
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 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.25 gal
31.24 L · about $36.18
Round trip
$72.37
16.5 gal · 62.48 L
Estimated CO2
73.3 kg one way
Round trip: 146.6 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $36.18 $72.37
Mid-grade $4.81 $39.71 $79.41
Premium $5.26 $43.39 $86.77
Diesel $6.57 $54.23 $108.45

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

There is no time difference between Erie and Church Hill. The current time is 18:52:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.