How far is Erie, PA from Hyde, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Hyde, PA is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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 15m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Hyde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Hyde.
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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
91 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield
2262 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
776 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto State Park Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Park Road
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Continue on Rockton Mountain Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Rockton Mountain Highway
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Continue on West Front Street
1182 ft · 25 sec · West Front Street
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Turn left onto Nichols Street
561 ft · 15 sec · Nichols Street
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Turn right onto North Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Front Street
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Turn straight onto South 2nd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Fullerton Street
985 ft · 27 sec · Fullerton Street
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1549 ft · 48 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto T208
24 m · 4 sec · T208
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · T208
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Hyde.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
91 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Hyde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Hyde?
The road trip is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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 86.1 miles from Erie and 86.3 miles from Hyde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.14 one way or $54.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Hyde.
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 Hyde. Straight-line distance: 114.43 mi (184.16 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hyde
Situated in central Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies within Clearfield County along the banks of the West Branch Susquehanna River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0025600, -78.4625200 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hyde (-78.46252, 41.00256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $4.46 | $27.14 | $54.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $29.94 | $59.89 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $32.25 | $64.51 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $39.82 | $79.65 |
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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