How far is Erie, PA from Spring Garden, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Spring Garden, PA is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
267.11 mi
04h 54m
Flight
177.48 mi
285.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.48 mi
Kilometers
285.63 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.11 mi
Kilometers
429.87 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Garden
Wed, Apr 29, 3:36 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Wed, Apr 29, 8:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-29T10:41
Arrive Spring Garden
Wed, Apr 29, 3:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 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
Brookville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
133.4 mi
02h 27m
To Spring Garden
133.7 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Spring Garden.

  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

    190.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Williamsport, Lewisburg

    1248 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1664 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1285 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 15

    1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 15

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
190 mi · 71%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 25%
Westbranch Highway
2.93 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
US Highway 15
1.37 mi · 1%
US 15
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

190 mi · 03h 24m

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.6 mi
177.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookville
02h 27m from Erie
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Erie and Rain near Spring Garden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Spring Garden?

The road trip is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.4 miles from Erie and 133.7 miles from Spring Garden.

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

The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.53 one way or $77.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Erie and Rain near Spring Garden.

Stop Ideas Near Brookville

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

93 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

97 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Spring Garden. Straight-line distance: 177.48 mi (285.63 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Spring Garden

#2 Spring Garden

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population13,293
Coordinates41.1139700, -76.9283000
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Spring Garden (-76.9283, 41.11397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.43 gal
35.68 L · about $38.53
Round trip
$77.06
18.86 gal · 71.36 L
Estimated CO2
83.8 kg one way
Round trip: 167.6 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.53 $77.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.37 $86.74
Premium $4.95 $46.72 $93.43
Diesel $5.98 $56.39 $112.78

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Spring Garden. The current time is 10:41:38.

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.