How far is Northern Cambria, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Northern Cambria, PA to Erie, PA is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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 02m.
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
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northern Cambria and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northern Cambria and Erie.
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Start on 39th Street
25 m · 6 sec · 39th Street
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Turn right onto Crawford Avenue
1402 ft · 38 sec · Crawford Avenue
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Turn left onto Philadelphia Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Philadelphia Avenue
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Continue on Shawna Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Shawna Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
97 m · 4 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Patchin Highway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Patchin Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Burnside McGee Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway
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Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway
157 m · 14 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Colonel Drake Highway
13.7 mi · 24 min · Colonel Drake Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
17.8 mi · 26 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South White Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South White Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right
3046 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp left
1182 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
58.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Northern Cambria and Erie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 79 North
Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Northern Cambria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northern Cambria to Erie?
The road trip is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Cherry Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Northern Cambria and 85.6 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122 miles (196.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.37 one way or $50.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Northern Cambria and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Cherry Valley
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 Cherry Valley.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northern Cambria and Erie. Straight-line distance: 121.98 mi (196.31 km).
#1 Northern Cambria
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.6592300, -78.7816900 |
| Altitude | 463 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $25.37 | $50.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.56 | $57.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.14 | $74.27 |
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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