How far is Shrewsbury, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Shrewsbury, PA to Erie, PA is about 337.3 miles (542.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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
337.29 mi
05h 27m
Flight
241.17 mi
388.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.17 mi
Kilometers
388.13 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.29 mi
Kilometers
542.82 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 9:55 AM EDT
Return by in Shrewsbury
Sun, Apr 19, 3:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shrewsbury
2026-04-19T04:27
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 9:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shrewsbury
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
Mount Joy
PA

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Shrewsbury
168.3 mi
02h 43m
To Erie
169 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Forrest Avenue

    3270 ft · 1 min · East Forrest Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Forrest Avenue

    114 m · 17 sec · East Forrest Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 83 North: York

    1147 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 49 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Capitol, 2nd Street

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Paxton Street

    1631 ft · 46 sec · Paxton Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Cameron Street

    55 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Cameron Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Centre Street

    783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  23. 23

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shrewsbury 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 30%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 20%
South Cameron Street
55 mi · 16%
I 83 North
38.9 mi · 12%
US 22 West
24.5 mi · 7%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 50m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.1 mi
241.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Joy
02h 43m from Shrewsbury
Leave By
6:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Shrewsbury and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 337.3 miles (542.8 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

Mount Joy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.3 miles from Shrewsbury and 169 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.1 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 6:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.62 one way or $97.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Shrewsbury and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Joy

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

60 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

73 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

89 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Erie. Straight-line distance: 241.17 mi (388.13 km).

Shrewsbury

#1 Shrewsbury

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,847
Coordinates39.7687100, -76.6796900
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: East Forrest Avenue (-76.679722, 39.768841)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.9 gal
45.05 L · about $48.62
Round trip
$97.25
23.8 gal · 90.1 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.5 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.62 $97.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.73 $109.46
Premium $4.95 $58.95 $117.91
Diesel $5.98 $71.16 $142.32

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 Shrewsbury and Erie. The current time is 04:27:22.

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.