How far is Silver Spring, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Silver Spring, PA to Erie, PA is about 374.3 miles (602.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276 miles (444.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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
374.27 mi
05h 52m
Flight
276.04 mi
444.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.04 mi
Kilometers
444.24 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.27 mi
Kilometers
602.33 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Spring
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Silver Spring
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
Snow Shoe
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Silver Spring
198.5 mi
02h 56m
To Erie
175.8 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Spring and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Raymondskill Road

    2089 ft · 58 sec · Raymondskill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 2001

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Route 2001

  3. 3

    Continue on Water Street

    2195 ft · 1 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    152 m · 29 sec · 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Harford Street

    772 ft · 19 sec · West Harford Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1628 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    45.8 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    35 mi · 42 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    239.4 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Spring 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
239 mi · 64%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 18%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
47.9 mi · 13%
American Legion Memorial Highway
35 mi · 9%
Route 2001
2.65 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

239 mi · 04h 18m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.3 mi
276 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snow Shoe
02h 56m from Silver Spring
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Silver Spring and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Spring to Erie?

The road trip is about 374.3 miles (602.3 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Snow Shoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.5 miles from Silver Spring and 175.8 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 276 miles (444.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.3 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 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.98 one way or $107.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Silver Spring and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Snow Shoe

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

47 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Lewistown

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

69 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Spring and Erie. Straight-line distance: 276.04 mi (444.24 km).

Silver Spring

#1 Silver Spring

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population18,736
Coordinates41.2995400, -74.8487800
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Raymondskill Road (-74.848801, 41.299541)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 602 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.21 gal
49.99 L · about $53.98
Round trip
$107.95
26.42 gal · 99.98 L
Estimated CO2
117.4 kg one way
Round trip: 234.8 kg / 518 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $53.98 $107.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $60.75 $121.51
Premium $4.95 $65.44 $130.88
Diesel $5.98 $79.00 $157.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Spring and Erie. The current time is 23:42:13.

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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.