How far is Erie, PA from Sykesville, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Sykesville, PA is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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 54m.
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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 Sykesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Sykesville.
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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
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
2084 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
77.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 219: DuBois, Brockway
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight left
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Rich Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Rich Highway
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Continue on West Dubois Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Dubois Avenue
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Turn right onto Liberty Boulevard
3077 ft · 50 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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Continue on North Brady Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Brady Street
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
1224 ft · 17 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Turn right onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Continue on Sykes Street
1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1588 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Park Street
18 m · 3 sec · South Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Sykesville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
77.2 mi · 01h 23m
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 Sykesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Sykesville?
The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Barkeyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Erie and 78.4 miles from Sykesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99 miles (159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.60 one way or $45.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 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 Sykesville.
Stop Ideas Near Barkeyville
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 Barkeyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Sykesville. Straight-line distance: 99.07 mi (159.44 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sykesville
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 41.0503400, -78.8222500 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sykesville (-78.82225, 41.05034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $22.60 | $45.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.40 | $54.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.07 | $66.14 |
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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