How far is Sandy, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Sandy, PA to Erie, PA is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandy and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy and Erie.
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Start on Overdorf Street
17 m · 4 sec · Overdorf Street
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Turn right onto South Brady Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Brady Street
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Continue on Liberty Boulevard
3077 ft · 56 sec · Liberty Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Dubois Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · East Dubois Avenue
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Continue on Rich Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Rich Highway
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Take the exit right
2105 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
76.6 mi · 1 hr 22 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 Sandy and Erie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
76.6 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Sandy 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 Sandy to Erie?
The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Barkeyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Sandy and 75.8 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sandy and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Barkeyville
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 Barkeyville.
Union Station
Alliance
Union Station
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Erie. Straight-line distance: 97.91 mi (157.57 km).
#1 Sandy
Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,357 |
| Coordinates | 41.1078400, -78.7711400 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| 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: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $21.78 | $43.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.51 | $49.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.40 | $52.81 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.87 | $63.75 |
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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