How far is Erie, PA from Saint Clair, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Saint Clair, PA is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Saint Clair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Saint Clair.
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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
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
1874 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
153 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Continue on Bigelow Square
152 m · 15 sec · Bigelow Square
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
1003 ft · 30 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
595 ft · 13 sec · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Armstrong Tunnel
1445 ft · 31 sec · Armstrong Tunnel
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Continue on South 10th Street Bridge
2141 ft · 54 sec · South 10th Street Bridge
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Turn left onto East Carson Street
2239 ft · 1 min · East Carson Street
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Turn right onto South 18th Street
2469 ft · 58 sec · South 18th Street
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Turn left onto Mission Street
1095 ft · 32 sec · Mission Street
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Turn right onto Sterling Street
846 ft · 37 sec · Sterling Street
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Continue on Wellington Street
135 m · 20 sec · Wellington Street
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Turn right onto Eleanor Street
1340 ft · 1 min · Eleanor Street
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Turn left onto Charcot Street
133 m · 21 sec · Charcot Street
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Turn right onto Clover Street
41 m · 6 sec · Clover Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clover Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Saint Clair.
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
112 mi · 02h 02m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Clair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Saint Clair?
The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Erie and 65 miles from Saint Clair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Clair.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center
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 Jackson Center.
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Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Saint Clair. Straight-line distance: 118.49 mi (190.69 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Clair
Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,823 |
| Coordinates | 40.4164600, -79.9714400 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Clair (-79.97144, 40.41646)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.75 | $37.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.45 | $54.90 |
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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