How far is Shiremanstown, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Shiremanstown, PA to Erie, PA is about 308.9 miles (497.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.4 miles (337 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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
308.88 mi
05h 04m
Flight
209.4 mi
337 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.4 mi
Kilometers
337 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.88 mi
Kilometers
497.09 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, May 31, 7:36 PM EDT
Return by in Shiremanstown
Mon, Jun 1, 12:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shiremanstown
2026-05-31T14:31
Arrive Erie
Sun, May 31, 7:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shiremanstown
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
Southwest
PA

Unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

From Shiremanstown
160.1 mi
02h 32m
To Erie
148.8 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    4 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Locust Street

    2424 ft · 1 min · South Locust Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Slate Hill Road

    732 ft · 17 sec · Slate Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Slate Hill Road

    574 ft · 16 sec · Old Slate Hill Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    737 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1855 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    208.2 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  14. 14

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shiremanstown 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
208 mi · 67%
I 79 North
106 mi · 34%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Old Slate Hill Road
1.73 mi · 1%
I 79
0.59 mi
South Locust Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

208 mi · 03h 48m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.5 mi
209.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southwest
02h 32m from Shiremanstown
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shiremanstown and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.9 miles (497.1 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Southwest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.1 miles from Shiremanstown and 148.8 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 209.4 miles (337 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.5 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 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.54 one way or $89.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shiremanstown and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Southwest

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

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

RAIL

Greensburg

12 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

18 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

21 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shiremanstown and Erie. Straight-line distance: 209.4 mi (337 km).

Shiremanstown

#1 Shiremanstown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,641
Coordinates40.2234200, -76.9535900
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: South Locust Street (-76.953628, 40.223392)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.9 gal
41.26 L · about $44.54
Round trip
$89.07
21.8 gal · 82.52 L
Estimated CO2
96.9 kg one way
Round trip: 193.7 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.54 $89.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.13 $100.26
Premium $4.95 $54.00 $108.00
Diesel $5.98 $65.18 $130.36

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Shiremanstown and Erie. The current time is 14:31:31.

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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.