How far is Erie, PA from Saw Creek, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Saw Creek, PA is about 372.4 miles (599.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
372.38 mi
07h 09m
Flight
269.3 mi
433.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.3 mi
Kilometers
433.4 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.38 mi
Kilometers
599.28 km
Drive Time
07h 09m

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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 07h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saw Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 9:59 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Fri, Oct 16, 5:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-10-15T14:49
Arrive Saw Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 9:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:10 PM to 2:40 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Erie
185.5 mi
03h 34m
To Saw Creek
186.8 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Saw Creek.

  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

    289.6 mi · 5 hr 20 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek

    3.6 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass

    30 m · 3 sec · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Milford Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Milford Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Winona Falls Road

    2.7 mi · 9 min · Winona Falls Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Decker Road

    111 m · 19 sec · Decker Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Woodbridge Drive East

    51 m · 14 sec · Woodbridge Drive East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Keswick Avenue

    786 ft · 36 sec · Keswick Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Crewe Court

    112 m · 16 sec · Crewe Court

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crewe Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
290 mi · 78%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 18%
Milford Road
5.4 mi · 1%
US 209 north
3.57 mi · 1%
Winona Falls Road
2.66 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

290 mi · 05h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+103.1 mi
269.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
03h 34m from Erie
Leave By
9:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Saw Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Saw Creek?

The road trip is about 372.4 miles (599.3 km) and usually takes 07h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.5 miles from Erie and 186.8 miles from Saw Creek.

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

The direct path is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.66 one way or $117.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Saw Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coaldale, 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 Coaldale.

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Saw Creek. Straight-line distance: 269.3 mi (433.4 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 Saw Creek

Situated in Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies within the forested terrain of the Pocono Mountains region.

Population0
Coordinates41.1125900, -75.0507300
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Saw Creek (-75.05073, 41.11259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 599 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.14 gal
49.74 L · about $58.66
Round trip
$117.31
26.28 gal · 99.48 L
Estimated CO2
116.8 kg one way
Round trip: 233.6 kg / 515 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $58.66 $117.31
Mid-grade $4.93 $64.71 $129.43
Premium $5.31 $69.71 $139.42
Diesel $6.55 $86.07 $172.13

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Saw Creek. The current time is 14:49:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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