How far is Erie, PA from Sandy Lake, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Sandy Lake, PA is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Sandy Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Sandy Lake.
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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
53.4 mi · 58 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 358: Greenville, Sandy Lake
1013 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Greenville Sandy Lake Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Greenville Sandy Lake Road
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Continue on Sandy Lake Greenville Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Sandy Lake Greenville Road
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Continue on Lake Street
1 km · 1 min · Lake Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
767 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Mercer Street
26 m · 2 sec · Mercer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mercer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Sandy Lake.
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
53.4 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Sandy Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Sandy Lake?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Saegertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Erie and 30.6 miles from Sandy Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Sandy Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Saegertown
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 Saegertown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Sandy Lake. Straight-line distance: 53.93 mi (86.79 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandy Lake
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 621 |
| Coordinates | 41.3486700, -80.0822800 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandy Lake (-80.08228, 41.34867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.40 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $14.22 | $28.43 |
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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