How far is Erie, PA from Lake Meade, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Lake Meade, PA is about 335 miles (539.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 06h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Lake Meade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Lake Meade.
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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
208.6 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
2646 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
651 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Franklin Church Road
4.1 mi · 9 min · Franklin Church Road
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Continue on Braggtown Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Braggtown Road
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Continue on Stoney Point Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Stoney Point Road
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Turn right onto Lake Meade Drive
2384 ft · 2 min · Lake Meade Drive
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Continue on Lake Meade Drive
634 ft · 28 sec · Lake Meade Drive
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Turn right onto Hooker Drive
132 m · 19 sec · Hooker Drive
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Turn right onto Hooker Cove
61 m · 9 sec · Hooker Cove
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hooker Cove
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Lake Meade.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
209 mi · 03h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Meade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Lake Meade?
The road trip is about 335 miles (539.2 km) and usually takes 06h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Donegal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.4 miles from Erie and 167.6 miles from Lake Meade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 117.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.30 one way or $96.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Meade.
Stop Ideas Near Donegal
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 Donegal.
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Lake Meade. Straight-line distance: 217.14 mi (349.45 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Meade
Census designated place
| Population | 2,563 |
| Coordinates | 39.9851000, -77.0372000 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Meade (-77.0372, 39.9851)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 539 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $48.30 | $96.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.36 | $108.72 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.56 | $117.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.68 | $141.37 |
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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