How far is Erie, PA from Clifton Heights, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Clifton Heights, PA is about 420.9 miles (677.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
420.85 mi
07h 51m
Flight
292.17 mi
470.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.17 mi
Kilometers
470.2 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
420.85 mi
Kilometers
677.29 km
Drive Time
07h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-18T23:38
Arrive Clifton Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:52 PM to 3:22 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Curtin
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Erie
210.2 mi
03h 55m
To Clifton Heights
210.6 mi
03h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Clifton Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Clifton Heights.

  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

    257.1 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1527 ft · 46 sec · West Chester Pike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sproul Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sproul Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on West Springfield Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · West Springfield Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Springfield Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Clifton Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 61%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 18%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 16%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 3%
West Springfield Road
2.74 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

257 mi · 04h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+128.7 mi
292.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtin
03h 55m from Erie
Leave By
8:16 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Clifton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Clifton Heights?

The road trip is about 420.9 miles (677.3 km) and usually takes 07h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.2 miles from Erie and 210.6 miles from Clifton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 292.2 miles (470.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.68 one way or $121.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Clifton Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Curtin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Curtin, 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 Curtin.

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Lewistown

45 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

54 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

59 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

75 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Clifton Heights. Straight-line distance: 292.17 mi (470.2 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Clifton Heights

#2 Clifton Heights

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,695
Coordinates39.9292800, -75.2963000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Clifton Heights (-75.2963, 39.92928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 677 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.85 gal
56.22 L · about $60.68
Round trip
$121.35
29.7 gal · 112.44 L
Estimated CO2
132 kg one way
Round trip: 263.9 kg / 582 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $60.68 $121.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $68.30 $136.59
Premium $4.95 $73.57 $147.13
Diesel $5.98 $88.80 $177.61

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Clifton Heights. The current time is 23:38:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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