How far is Roaring Spring, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Roaring Spring, PA to Erie, PA is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roaring Spring and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roaring Spring and Erie.
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Start on Woodbury Pike
3.2 mi · 6 min · Woodbury Pike
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Continue straight
797 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
2950 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
15.9 mi · 18 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive
3002 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive
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Continue on East High Street
1 km · 2 min · East High Street
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Take the exit straight
56 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway
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Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
42.8 mi · 56 min · Ben Franklin Highway
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Take the exit slight right
38.5 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto I 79 North: Erie
1121 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Roaring Spring 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
Merge slight left
83.6 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Roaring Spring 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 Roaring Spring to Erie?
The road trip is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Roaring Spring and 102.5 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152 miles (244.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.46 one way or $58.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Roaring Spring and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Butler
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 Butler.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roaring Spring and Erie. Straight-line distance: 151.99 mi (244.6 km).
#1 Roaring Spring
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,399 |
| Coordinates | 40.3359100, -78.3908500 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| 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: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.16 | $66.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $35.72 | $71.44 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $43.12 | $86.23 |
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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