How far is Masontown, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Masontown, PA to Erie, PA is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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 00m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Masontown and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Masontown and Erie.
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Start on West Church Avenue
1524 ft · 42 sec · West Church Avenue
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Continue on River Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · River Avenue
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Turn left onto McClellandtown Road
2364 ft · 45 sec · McClellandtown Road
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Continue on Roy E. Furman Highway
13 mi · 18 min · Roy E. Furman Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 79 North: Washington PA
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Flynn Highway
22.8 mi · 26 min · William Flynn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
145.5 mi · 2 hr 48 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 Masontown and Erie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 79 North
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
145 mi · 02h 48m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Masontown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Masontown to Erie?
The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Portersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Masontown and 93.7 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158 miles (254.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.93 one way or $53.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Masontown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Portersville
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 Portersville.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Masontown and Erie. Straight-line distance: 158 mi (254.28 km).
#1 Masontown
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,260 |
| Coordinates | 39.8467400, -79.8997800 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $26.93 | $53.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.31 | $60.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $32.65 | $65.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $39.41 | $78.82 |
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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