How far is Erie, PA from Mifflin, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Mifflin, PA is about 253 miles (407.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
252.94 mi
04h 56m
Flight
175.97 mi
283.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.97 mi
Kilometers
283.19 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.94 mi
Kilometers
407.06 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mifflin
Sun, Apr 19, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-19T06:20
Arrive Mifflin
Sun, Apr 19, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Corsica
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
126.3 mi
02h 28m
To Mifflin
126.6 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Mifflin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Mifflin.

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Centre Street

    783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    31.3 mi · 40 min · General Potter Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Arch Rock Road

    1887 ft · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Arch Rock Road

    1203 ft · 31 sec · Arch Rock Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto William Penn Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    1553 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    1231 ft · 24 sec · William Penn Highway

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wilson Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Wilson Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Wilson Street

    2118 ft · 44 sec · Wilson Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    153 m · 19 sec · Parker Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Juniata Street

    896 ft · 30 sec · Juniata Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Mifflin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 41%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 26%
General Potter Highway
31.3 mi · 12%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 5%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 3%
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77 mi
176 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corsica
02h 28m from Erie
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Mifflin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Mifflin?

The road trip is about 253 miles (407.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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 126.3 miles from Erie and 126.6 miles from Mifflin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77 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 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.49 one way or $72.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Mifflin.

Stop Ideas Near Corsica

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Corsica, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corsica.

RAIL

Latrobe station

97 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

98 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Tyrone

99 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

100 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Mifflin. Straight-line distance: 175.97 mi (283.19 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mifflin

Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania

Population606
Coordinates40.5695200, -77.4027700
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Mifflin (-77.40277, 40.56952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 407 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.93 gal
33.79 L · about $36.49
Round trip
$72.98
17.86 gal · 67.58 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.7 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.49 $72.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.07 $82.14
Premium $4.95 $44.24 $88.48
Diesel $5.98 $53.40 $106.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Mifflin. The current time is 06:20:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.