How far is Erie, PA from Garden View, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Garden View, PA is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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 04h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Garden View.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Garden View.
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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
153.3 mi · 2 hr 44 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 64: Pleasant Gap, Mill Hall
2074 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.5 mi · 8 min · Nittany Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Long Run Road
105 m · 7 sec · Long Run Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1182 ft · 40 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
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Continue on Appalachian Thwy
1369 ft · 18 sec · Appalachian Thwy
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Continue on Appalachian Thruway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Continue on Susquehanna Beltway
11.6 mi · 13 min · Susquehanna Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 North: Mansfield
3059 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Foy Avenue, Lycoming Creek Road
691 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Foy Avenue
678 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Foy Avenue
618 ft · 17 sec · Foy Avenue
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Turn right onto Dewey Avenue
2121 ft · 54 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dewey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Garden View.
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
153 mi · 02h 44m
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 Mostly Sunny near Garden View.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Garden View?
The road trip is about 258.8 miles (416.5 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Erie and 129.6 miles from Garden View.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.8 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 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.31 one way or $74.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Garden View.
Stop Ideas Near Brookville
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 Brookville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Garden View. Straight-line distance: 168.03 mi (270.42 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden View
Census designated place
| Population | 2,503 |
| Coordinates | 41.2542400, -77.0460800 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden View (-77.04608, 41.25424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $37.31 | $74.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.99 | $83.98 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $45.23 | $90.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $54.60 | $109.19 |
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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