How far is Marshall, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Marshall, PA to Erie, PA is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
315.49 mi
05h 12m
Flight
213.38 mi
343.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.38 mi
Kilometers
343.4 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.49 mi
Kilometers
507.73 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Wed, May 13, 4:56 PM EDT
Return by in Marshall
Wed, May 13, 10:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marshall
2026-05-13T11:44
Arrive Erie
Wed, May 13, 4:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marshall
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
Arona
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania, USA

From Marshall
153 mi
02h 36m
To Erie
162.5 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cold Springs Road

    2459 ft · 1 min · Cold Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Carrolls Tract Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Carrolls Tract Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Orrtanna Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Orrtanna Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Route 30

    130 m · 13 sec · Old Route 30

  5. 5

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Chambersburg Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Chambersburg Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Lincoln Way East

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Way East

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East

    13.9 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Way East

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  10. 10

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

    110 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    132.8 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
133 mi · 42%
I 79 North
106 mi · 34%
Lincoln Way East
24.5 mi · 8%
Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 7%
Chambersburg Road
6.15 mi · 2%
Lincoln Way West
4.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

133 mi · 02h 25m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.1 mi
213.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arona
02h 36m from Marshall
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marshall and Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Arona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153 miles from Marshall and 162.5 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.1 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.48 one way or $90.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Marshall and Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Arona

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

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

RAIL

Greensburg

10 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

24 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

29 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marshall and Erie. Straight-line distance: 213.38 mi (343.4 km).

Marshall

#1 Marshall

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population9,869
Coordinates39.8150900, -77.3758200
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Cold Spring Road (-77.375935, 39.814551)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.13 gal
42.14 L · about $45.48
Round trip
$90.95
22.26 gal · 84.28 L
Estimated CO2
98.9 kg one way
Round trip: 197.8 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.48 $90.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.19 $102.37
Premium $4.95 $55.14 $110.28
Diesel $5.98 $66.56 $133.11

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Marshall and Erie. The current time is 11:44:16.

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.