How far is Erie, PA from Meyersdale, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Meyersdale, PA is about 207 miles (333.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Meyersdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Meyersdale.
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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 · 35 sec · Ramada Road
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Continue on North Pleasant Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North Pleasant Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1804 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Berlin Plank Road
2 mi · 3 min · Berlin Plank Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 219 South
1862 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219 Business: Meyersdale, Garrett
1630 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Mason Dixon Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Mason Dixon Highway
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Continue on Grant Street
2651 ft · 53 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
32 m · 11 sec · Center Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Meyers Avenue
95 m · 14 sec · Meyers Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meyers Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Meyersdale.
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Meyersdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Meyersdale?
The road trip is about 207 miles (333.1 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 103.5 miles from Erie and 103.5 miles from Meyersdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Meyersdale.
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 Meyersdale. Straight-line distance: 169.27 mi (272.42 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meyersdale
Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 2,087 |
| Coordinates | 39.8136900, -79.0247500 |
| Altitude | 605 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meyersdale (-79.02475, 39.81369)
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 27m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.57 | $67.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $36.16 | $72.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $43.65 | $87.31 |
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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