How far is Erie, PA from Curwensville, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Curwensville, PA is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Curwensville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Curwensville.
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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
77.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight left
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Rich Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Rich Highway
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Continue on West Dubois Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Dubois Avenue
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Turn right onto Liberty Boulevard
3077 ft · 50 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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Continue on North Brady Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brady Street
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Continue on Carson Hill Road
1262 ft · 23 sec · Carson Hill Road
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Turn left
136 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Carson Hill Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Carson Hill Road
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Continue on Luthersburg-Rockton Road
154 m · 9 sec · Luthersburg-Rockton Road
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Turn slight right onto Coal Hill Road (US 219)
2.6 mi · 4 min · Coal Hill Road (US 219)
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Continue on Chestnut Grove Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Chestnut Grove Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Greenville Pike
6.3 mi · 11 min · Greenville Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Curwensville Grampian Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Curwensville Grampian Road
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Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway
2212 ft · 36 sec · Curwensville Grampian Highway
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Turn left onto Filbert Street
42 m · 6 sec · Filbert Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Filbert Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Curwensville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
77.2 mi · 01h 23m
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 Likely near Curwensville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Curwensville?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Clintonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Erie and 84.8 miles from Curwensville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.43 one way or $48.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Curwensville.
Stop Ideas Near Clintonville
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 Clintonville.
Union Station
Greensburg
Union Station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Curwensville. Straight-line distance: 113.39 mi (182.49 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Curwensville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,359 |
| Coordinates | 40.9756100, -78.5250200 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Curwensville (-78.52502, 40.97561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.62 | $59.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.76 | $71.52 |
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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