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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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.
Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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
Start on PA 666 West
60 m · 6 sec
-
2
Merge slight left onto South Main Street
577 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
-
3
Turn left onto Center Street
609 ft · 29 sec · Center Street
-
4
Turn right onto Leather Street
135 m · 21 sec · Leather Street
-
5
Turn right onto South Main Street
872 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street
-
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
-
7
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
-
8
Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
-
9
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
-
10
Continue on Main Street
1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street
-
11
Continue on Crescent Park
1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park
-
12
Continue on Crescent Park
2270 ft · 1 min · Crescent Park
-
13
Turn right onto Hickory Bridge
746 ft · 17 sec · Hickory Bridge
-
14
Continue on Hickory Street
956 ft · 25 sec · Hickory Street
-
15
Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue
-
16
Turn left onto Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street
-
17
Turn left onto Jackson Run Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Jackson Run Road
-
18
Continue on Main Street
1238 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
-
19
Continue on Jackson Run Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Jackson Run Road
-
20
Continue on Mechanic Street
1826 ft · 38 sec · Mechanic Street
-
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
123 m · 13 sec · Main Street
-
22
Turn left onto Forrest Street
3010 ft · 1 min · Forrest Street
-
23
Continue on Big Tree Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Big Tree Road
-
24
Continue on Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Big Tree-Sugar Grove Road
-
25
Continue on Big Tree Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Big Tree Road
-
26
Turn left onto West Fairmount Avenue
1670 ft · 41 sec · West Fairmount Avenue
-
27
Continue on West Lake Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lake Road
-
28
Turn left
1579 ft · 39 sec
-
29
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
18.6 mi · 21 min · Southern Tier Expressway
-
30
Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway
-
31
Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie
1.2 mi · 1 min
-
32
Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
-
33
Take the exit slight right toward PA 290, PA 430: Wesleyville, Bayfront Connector
1507 ft · 54 sec
-
34
Turn right onto Station Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road
-
35
Continue on Bayfront Connector
4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector
-
36
Continue on East Bayfront Parkway
836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway
-
37
Turn left onto East 10th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street
-
38
Turn right onto State Street
1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street
-
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sugar Grove.
Jamestown, New York
Fredonia, New York
Dunkirk, New York
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheffield and Erie. Straight-line distance: 61.43 mi (98.87 km).
#1 Sheffield
Census-designated place in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,963 |
| Coordinates | 41.7039500, -79.0356000 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.