How far is Sheffield, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Sheffield, PA to Erie, PA is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.22 mi
01h 42m
Flight
61.43 mi
98.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.43 mi
Kilometers
98.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.22 mi
Kilometers
125.88 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, May 21, 8:14 PM EDT
Return by in Sheffield
Thu, May 21, 9:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheffield
2026-05-21T18:31
Arrive Erie
Thu, May 21, 8:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheffield
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
Sugar Grove
PA

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania

From Sheffield
39.6 mi
00h 51m
To Erie
38.5 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on PA 666 West

    60 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    577 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Street

    609 ft · 29 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Leather Street

    135 m · 21 sec · Leather Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    872 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  12. 12

    Continue on Crescent Park

    2270 ft · 1 min · Crescent Park

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hickory Bridge

    746 ft · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Hickory Street

    956 ft · 25 sec · Hickory Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jackson Run Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Jackson Run Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1238 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Jackson Run Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    1826 ft · 38 sec · Mechanic Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    123 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Forrest Street

    3010 ft · 1 min · Forrest Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Fairmount Avenue

    1670 ft · 41 sec · West Fairmount Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on West Lake Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lake Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  30. 30

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  36. 36

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
18.6 mi · 24%
Jackson Run Road
12.5 mi · 16%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi · 9%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 9%
West Lake Road
4.9 mi · 6%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

18.6 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Grove
00h 51m from Sheffield
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Erie?

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Sugar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Sheffield and 38.5 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sheffield and Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Grove

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

15 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

51 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

56 mi away
411 Central Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

63 mi away
125 West 14th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheffield and Erie. Straight-line distance: 61.43 mi (98.87 km).

Sheffield

#1 Sheffield

Census-designated place in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,963
Coordinates41.7039500, -79.0356000
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.03563, 41.703936)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.45 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.52 gal · 20.9 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.69 $25.39
Premium $4.95 $13.67 $27.35
Diesel $5.98 $16.50 $33.01

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 · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheffield and Erie. The current time is 18:31:34.

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.