How far is North Centre, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from North Centre, PA to Erie, PA is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.8 miles (329.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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
291.58 mi
04h 36m
Flight
204.79 mi
329.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.79 mi
Kilometers
329.58 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.58 mi
Kilometers
469.25 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in North Centre
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Centre
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Centre
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Falls Creek
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From North Centre
145.5 mi
02h 18m
To Erie
146.1 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Centre and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 93

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 93

  2. 2

    Continue on Berwick Road

    1105 ft · 28 sec · Berwick Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    963 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 487

    726 ft · 15 sec · State Route 487

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Stoney Brook Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Stoney Brook Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1970 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    215.6 mi · 3 hr 52 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  11. 11

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
216 mi · 74%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 23%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Stoney Brook Road
2.11 mi · 1%
State Route 93
1.72 mi · 1%
State Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

216 mi · 03h 52m

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.7 mi
204.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falls Creek
02h 18m from North Centre
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Centre 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 North Centre to Erie?

The road trip is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Falls Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from North Centre and 146.1 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 204.8 miles (329.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.7 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.04 one way or $84.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Centre and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Falls Creek

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

71 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

78 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

91 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

99 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Centre and Erie. Straight-line distance: 204.79 mi (329.58 km).

North Centre

#1 North Centre

Township in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population2,115
Coordinates41.0756400, -76.3796600
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.379805, 41.075604)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.95 L · about $42.04
Round trip
$84.09
20.58 gal · 77.9 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.04 $84.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.32 $94.65
Premium $4.95 $50.98 $101.95
Diesel $5.98 $61.53 $123.07

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Centre and Erie. The current time is 06:56:33.

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.