How far is Erie, PA from Punxsutawney, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Punxsutawney, PA is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Punxsutawney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Punxsutawney.
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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
59.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 36: Sigel, Brookville
1335 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Allegheny Boulevard
2284 ft · 1 min · Allegheny Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North White Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North White Street
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Continue on Colonel Drake Highway
17.8 mi · 26 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on West Mahoning Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Mahoning Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mahoning Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Punxsutawney.
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
66.8 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Punxsutawney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Punxsutawney?
The road trip is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Erie and 75.1 miles from Punxsutawney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.66 one way or $43.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Punxsutawney.
Stop Ideas Near Grove 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 Grove City.
Union Station
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Greensburg
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Punxsutawney. Straight-line distance: 100.15 mi (161.17 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Punxsutawney
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,665 |
| Coordinates | 40.9436800, -78.9708700 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Punxsutawney (-78.97087, 40.94368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $21.66 | $43.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.37 | $48.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.26 | $52.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.69 | $63.39 |
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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