How far is Shenandoah Heights, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Shenandoah Heights, PA to Erie, PA is about 313.2 miles (504.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220 miles (354 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
313.25 mi
05h 11m
Flight
219.95 mi
353.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.95 mi
Kilometers
353.97 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.25 mi
Kilometers
504.13 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in Shenandoah Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shenandoah Heights
2026-04-18T23:36
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shenandoah Heights
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Treasure Lake
PA

Census designated place

From Shenandoah Heights
155.3 mi
02h 35m
To Erie
158 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah Heights and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Indiana Avenue

    50 m · 13 sec · Indiana Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Court

    146 m · 26 sec · Union Court

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Schuylkill Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · Schuylkill Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    2134 ft · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ringtown Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Ringtown Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Little Mountain Road

    2071 ft · 45 sec · Little Mountain Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Aristes Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Aristes Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Aristes Ringtown Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Aristes Ringtown Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Numidia Drive

    709 ft · 14 sec · Numidia Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Aristes Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Aristes Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Locust Avenue

    1420 ft · 33 sec · Locust Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Centre Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East 5th Street

    2216 ft · 57 sec · East 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    1600 ft · 39 sec · South Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Avenue

    2012 ft · 44 sec · East Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Poplar Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Poplar Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    204 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 65%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 21%
Ringtown Boulevard
4.12 mi · 1%
Continental Boulevard
3.42 mi · 1%
Centre Street
3.25 mi · 1%
Aristes Road
2.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

204 mi · 03h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.2 mi
220 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Treasure Lake
02h 35m from Shenandoah Heights
Leave By
6:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Shenandoah Heights 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 Shenandoah Heights to Erie?

The road trip is about 313.2 miles (504.1 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Treasure Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.3 miles from Shenandoah Heights and 158 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 220 miles (354 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.15 one way or $90.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Shenandoah Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Treasure Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Treasure Lake, 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 Treasure Lake.

RAIL

Tyrone

69 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

78 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

95 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

97 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah Heights and Erie. Straight-line distance: 219.95 mi (353.97 km).

Shenandoah Heights

#1 Shenandoah Heights

Census designated place

Population1,233
Coordinates40.8275900, -76.2068800
Altitude504
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Indiana Avenue (-76.206864, 40.827453)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.05 gal
41.84 L · about $45.15
Round trip
$90.30
22.1 gal · 83.68 L
Estimated CO2
98.2 kg one way
Round trip: 196.4 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.15 $90.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.82 $101.64
Premium $4.95 $54.74 $109.48
Diesel $5.98 $66.08 $132.16

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Shenandoah Heights and Erie. The current time is 23:36:39.

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.