How far is Erie, PA from Mont Alto, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Mont Alto, PA is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.
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.
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Mont Alto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Mont Alto.
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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
133.2 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
1079 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on West Loudon Street
3004 ft · 1 min · West Loudon Street
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Turn slight right onto Cedar Street
49 m · 6 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on Cedar Street
84 m · 15 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
907 ft · 35 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2500 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Garfield Street
601 ft · 17 sec · East Garfield Street
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
76 m · 6 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn slight left onto Wayne Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue
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Continue on Wayne Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road
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Continue on Wayne Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Highway
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Turn left onto Manheim Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Manheim Road
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Turn left onto Anthony Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Anthony Highway
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Turn right onto Park Street
25 m · 2 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Mont Alto.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
133 mi · 02h 25m
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 Partly Cloudy near Mont Alto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Mont Alto?
The road trip is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?
Adamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.6 miles from Erie and 147.7 miles from Mont Alto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.7 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 5:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.58 one way or $85.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Partly Cloudy near Mont Alto.
Stop Ideas Near Adamsburg
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 Adamsburg.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Mont Alto. Straight-line distance: 205.63 mi (330.93 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mont Alto
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,729 |
| Coordinates | 39.8442600, -77.5583200 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mont Alto (-77.55832, 39.84426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $42.58 | $85.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.92 | $95.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.62 | $103.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.31 | $124.62 |
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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