How far is Erie, PA from Shenandoah, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Shenandoah, PA is about 310.8 miles (500.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
310.79 mi
05h 51m
Flight
220.45 mi
354.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.45 mi
Kilometers
354.78 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.79 mi
Kilometers
500.17 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shenandoah
Thu, Apr 30, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Thu, Apr 30, 1:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-30T01:31
Arrive Shenandoah
Thu, Apr 30, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Treasure Lake
PA

Census designated place

From Erie
155.2 mi
02h 55m
To Shenandoah
155.6 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Shenandoah.

  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

    204.4 mi · 3 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 54

    13.3 mi · 17 min · State Route 54

  15. 15

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Centre Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Mahanoy Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Mahanoy Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Connerton Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Connerton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Mount Olive Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Mount Olive Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on West Centre Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Centre Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    42 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    15 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 66%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 22%
State Route 54
13.3 mi · 4%
Elysburg Road
9.74 mi · 3%
Mount Olive Boulevard
3.16 mi · 1%
Continental Boulevard
2.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

204 mi · 03h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.3 mi
220.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Treasure Lake
02h 55m from Erie
Leave By
5:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erie and Partly Sunny near Shenandoah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Shenandoah?

The road trip is about 310.8 miles (500.2 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?

Treasure Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.2 miles from Erie and 155.6 miles from Shenandoah.

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

The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.3 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 $44.82 one way or $89.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Partly Sunny near Shenandoah.

Stop Ideas Near Treasure Lake

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

78 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

95 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

97 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Shenandoah. Straight-line distance: 220.45 mi (354.78 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Shenandoah

#2 Shenandoah

Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population4,738
Coordinates40.8203700, -76.2007700
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Shenandoah (-76.20077, 40.82037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.97 gal
41.51 L · about $44.82
Round trip
$89.65
21.94 gal · 83.02 L
Estimated CO2
97.5 kg one way
Round trip: 195 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.82 $89.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.45 $100.90
Premium $4.95 $54.35 $108.69
Diesel $5.98 $65.60 $131.20

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Shenandoah. The current time is 01:31:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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