How far is Erie, PA from Jerome, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Jerome, PA is about 207 miles (333.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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 03h 52m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Jerome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Jerome.
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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
104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
2944 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
2328 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1861 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
81.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown
941 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Ramada Road
1822 ft · 40 sec · Ramada Road
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Turn left onto North Center Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Center Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Johnstown, Meyersdale
3171 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 219 North: Johnstown
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 12 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1610 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
82 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Penn Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Penn Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Jerome.
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
104 mi · 01h 52m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Jerome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Jerome?
The road trip is about 207 miles (333.1 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Evans City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.4 miles from Erie and 103.6 miles from Jerome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.5 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 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.59 one way or $65.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Jerome.
Stop Ideas Near Evans City
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 Evans City.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Jerome. Straight-line distance: 144.51 mi (232.57 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jerome
Positioned in Somerset County at an elevation of 1,788 feet, this census-designated place lies within the Laurel Highlands region of southwestern Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2089600, -78.9836400 |
| Altitude | 545 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jerome (-78.98364, 40.20896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $32.59 | $65.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $35.95 | $71.91 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $38.73 | $77.45 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $47.82 | $95.63 |
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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