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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Main Street
4 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
2424 ft · 1 min · South Locust Street
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Continue on Slate Hill Road
732 ft · 17 sec · Slate Hill Road
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Turn right onto Old Slate Hill Road
574 ft · 16 sec · Old Slate Hill Road
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Take the ramp straight
737 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
1855 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
208.2 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
2049 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southwest.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shiremanstown and Erie. Straight-line distance: 209.4 mi (337 km).
#1 Shiremanstown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,641 |
| Coordinates | 40.2234200, -76.9535900 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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