How far is Jersey Shore, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Jersey Shore, PA to Erie, PA is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Jersey Shore and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jersey Shore and Erie.
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Start on Mount Pleasant Avenue
782 ft · 39 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Turn left onto Allegheny Street
3026 ft · 54 sec · Allegheny Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
149 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Thomas Street
1063 ft · 24 sec · Thomas Street
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Take the ramp left
1722 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway
14.2 mi · 16 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona
1434 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Long Run Road
134 m · 11 sec · Long Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive
4.4 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
152.7 mi · 2 hr 44 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey Shore and Erie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
153 mi · 02h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Cloudy leaving Jersey Shore and Mostly Cloudy near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jersey Shore to Erie?
The road trip is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Corsica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.3 miles from Jersey Shore and 121.9 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256 km), while the road route adds roughly 84 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 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.06 one way or $70.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Jersey Shore and Mostly Cloudy near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Corsica
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 Corsica.
Latrobe station
Johnstown
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jersey Shore and Erie. Straight-line distance: 159.05 mi (255.96 km).
#1 Jersey Shore
Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.2020200, -77.2644200 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $35.06 | $70.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.46 | $78.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.51 | $85.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $51.31 | $102.62 |
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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