How far is Muse, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Muse, PA to Erie, PA is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.91 mi
02h 18m
Flight
127.02 mi
204.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.02 mi
Kilometers
204.42 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.91 mi
Kilometers
228.38 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 4:07 PM EDT
Return by in Muse
Thu, Oct 15, 6:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muse
2026-10-15T13:48
Arrive Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 4:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muse
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Grove City
PA

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Muse
70.6 mi
01h 09m
To Erie
71.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on School Street

    40 m · 8 sec · School Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Muse Bishop Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Muse Bishop Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Millers Run Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Millers Run Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 79 North

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

    130.2 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
130 mi · 92%
Millers Run Road
5.67 mi · 4%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 2%
Muse Bishop Road
2.04 mi · 1%
State Street
0.44 mi
I 79 North
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway

130 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
127 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove City
01h 09m from Muse
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Muse and Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Muse and 71.3 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Muse and Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Grove City

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

80 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

88 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Union Station

107 mi away
125 West 14th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muse and Erie. Straight-line distance: 127.02 mi (204.42 km).

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#1 Muse

Situated in Cecil Township within Washington County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies at an elevation of approximately 1056 feet above sea level in the southwestern region of the state.

Population0
Coordinates40.2928500, -80.2003400
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: School Street (-80.200291, 40.292768)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.96 L · about $22.36
Round trip
$44.73
10.02 gal · 37.92 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $22.36 $44.73
Mid-grade $4.93 $24.67 $49.35
Premium $5.31 $26.58 $53.16
Diesel $6.55 $32.82 $65.63

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Muse and Erie. The current time is 13:48:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.