How far is Mount Carmel, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Mount Carmel, PA to Erie, PA is about 199 miles (320.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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.
Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Carmel and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and Erie.
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Start on Mount Carmel Ridge Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Mount Carmel Ridge Road
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Continue straight
901 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Ernest Hill
998 ft · 45 sec · Ernest Hill
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Continue on Earnest Hill
1.4 km · 3 min · Earnest Hill
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Turn sharp left onto Woodruff Road
1582 ft · 1 min · Woodruff Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Woodruff Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · Woodruff Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dragon Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Dragon Highway
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Turn left onto Waynesburg Pike Road
10.1 mi · 12 min · Waynesburg Pike Road
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Turn right onto Fairmont Pike Road
7.1 mi · 12 min · Fairmont Pike Road
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Continue on Ridgecrest Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ridgecrest Road
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Turn left onto West Bethlehem Boulevard
1609 ft · 32 sec · West Bethlehem Boulevard
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Continue on Spruce Street
620 ft · 14 sec · Spruce Street
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Take the ramp right
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
10.8 mi · 13 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17.3 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
2312 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1053 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
145 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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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 Mount Carmel 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.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
145 mi · 02h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Carmel and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Carmel to Erie?
The road trip is about 199 miles (320.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Ogle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Mount Carmel and 95.1 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mount Carmel and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Ogle
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 Ogle.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Erie. Straight-line distance: 164.4 mi (264.57 km).
#1 Mount Carmel
Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,708 |
| Coordinates | 39.7717500, -80.5114700 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| 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: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $28.68 | $57.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $32.28 | $64.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $34.78 | $69.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $41.98 | $83.96 |
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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