How far is Erie, PA from Jersey Shore, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Jersey Shore, PA is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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 32m.
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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Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Jersey Shore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Jersey Shore.
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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
8.6 mi · 10 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Thomas Street
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Thomas Street
697 ft · 14 sec · Thomas Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
149 m · 14 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Allegheny Street
3026 ft · 53 sec · Allegheny Street
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Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
782 ft · 34 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Jersey Shore.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Erie and Cloudy near Jersey Shore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Jersey Shore?
The road trip is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Corsica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Erie and 122.3 miles from Jersey Shore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.2 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 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Erie and Cloudy near Jersey Shore.
Stop Ideas Near Corsica
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 Corsica.
Latrobe station
Johnstown
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Jersey Shore. Straight-line distance: 159.05 mi (255.96 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jersey Shore
Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.2020200, -77.2644200 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jersey Shore (-77.26442, 41.20202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.64 | $79.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.70 | $85.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $51.55 | $103.10 |
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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