How far is Erie, PA from Lamar, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Lamar, PA is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Lamar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Lamar.
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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
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Nittany Valley Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Nittany Valley Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Bletz Road
35 m · 5 sec · Bletz Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bletz Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Lamar.
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
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 Sunny near Lamar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Lamar?
The road trip is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Clarion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Erie and 112.5 miles from Lamar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 72 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 8:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.40 one way or $64.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Lamar.
Stop Ideas Near Clarion
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 Clarion.
Jamestown, New York
Latrobe station
Union Station
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Lamar. Straight-line distance: 152.77 mi (245.86 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lamar
Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 2,514 |
| Coordinates | 41.0161800, -77.5311000 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lamar (-77.5311, 41.01618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $32.40 | $64.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.47 | $72.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $39.29 | $78.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $47.42 | $94.84 |
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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