How far is Sheshequin, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Sheshequin, PA to Erie, PA is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
236.49 mi
03h 50m
Flight
185.53 mi
298.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.53 mi
Kilometers
298.58 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.49 mi
Kilometers
380.6 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, May 30, 6:55 AM EDT
Return by in Sheshequin
Sat, May 30, 10:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheshequin
2026-05-30T03:05
Arrive Erie
Sat, May 30, 6:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheshequin
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
Shinglehouse
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Sheshequin
118.6 mi
01h 55m
To Erie
117.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sheshequin Road

    2078 ft · 1 min · Sheshequin Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Yanuzzi Drive

    878 ft · 13 sec · Yanuzzi Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    1826 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 16

  9. 9

    Continue on North Union Street

    1829 ft · 35 sec · North Union Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    967 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3230 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

    78.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I-90: Erie

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  16. 16

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

    1507 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Station Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Station Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  19. 19

    Continue on East Bayfront Parkway

    836 ft · 26 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Street

    1499 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
199 mi · 84%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.85 mi · 3%
State Highway 16
5.74 mi · 2%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 2%
AMVETS Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 1%
I-90
1.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Southern Tier Expressway

Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway

78.9 mi · 01h 32m

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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
185.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shinglehouse
01h 55m from Sheshequin
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sheshequin and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sheshequin to Erie?

The road trip is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Shinglehouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Sheshequin and 117.9 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.12 one way or $68.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sheshequin and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Shinglehouse

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

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

BUS

Jamestown, New York

88 mi away
111 West Third Street
BUS

Fredonia, New York

109 mi away
1 State University of New York
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

110 mi away
411 Central Ave.
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

114 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheshequin and Erie. Straight-line distance: 185.53 mi (298.58 km).

Sheshequin

#1 Sheshequin

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,273
Coordinates41.8553500, -76.4907800
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside Drive (-76.490818, 41.855343)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.59 L · about $34.12
Round trip
$68.24
16.7 gal · 63.18 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.12 $68.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.40 $76.80
Premium $4.95 $41.37 $82.73
Diesel $5.98 $49.93 $99.87

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheshequin and Erie. The current time is 03:05:24.

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.