How far is Erie, PA from Claysburg, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Claysburg, PA is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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
Driving Distance
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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 18m.
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.
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Claysburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Claysburg.
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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
84.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422: Butler, New Castle
851 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
37.9 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 422 East, US 422 Business West: Indiana
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
50.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Continue on West High Street
1 km · 2 min · West High Street
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Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive
3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive
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Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway
1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway
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Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
1402 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
2314 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 36, PA 164: Roaring Spring, Portage
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
95 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Dunnings Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Dunnings Highway
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Turn left onto Arden Street
719 ft · 34 sec · Arden Street
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Turn right onto Catherine Street
808 ft · 41 sec · Catherine Street
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Turn left onto Packard Street
36 m · 5 sec · Packard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Packard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Claysburg.
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
84.1 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Claysburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Claysburg?
The road trip is about 205.3 miles (330.4 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.6 miles from Erie and 102.7 miles from Claysburg.
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 52.8 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 8:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.58 one way or $59.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Claysburg.
Stop Ideas Near Butler
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 Butler.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Claysburg. Straight-line distance: 152.49 mi (245.41 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Claysburg
Census designated place
| Population | 1,625 |
| Coordinates | 40.2967400, -78.4497400 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Claysburg (-78.44974, 40.29674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $29.58 | $59.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.30 | $66.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $35.87 | $71.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $43.30 | $86.59 |
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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