How far is Snow Shoe, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Snow Shoe, PA to Erie, PA is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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
198.25 mi
03h 07m
Flight
133.94 mi
215.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.94 mi
Kilometers
215.56 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.25 mi
Kilometers
319.05 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 11:48 AM EDT
Return by in Snow Shoe
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snow Shoe
2026-04-19T08:40
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 11:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snow Shoe
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
Saint Petersburg
PA

Borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania

From Snow Shoe
99 mi
01h 33m
To Erie
99.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
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 Snow Shoe and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Snow Shoe and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    1437 ft · 45 sec · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Sycamore Street

    2572 ft · 51 sec · West Sycamore Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Sycamore Road

    2540 ft · 52 sec · East Sycamore Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Beech Creek Road

    157 m · 10 sec · Beech Creek Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    127 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
127 mi · 64%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 34%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
West Sycamore Street
0.49 mi
East Sycamore Road
0.48 mi
State Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

127 mi · 02h 16m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.2 mi
134 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Petersburg
01h 33m from Snow Shoe
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Snow Shoe 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 Snow Shoe to Erie?

The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Saint Petersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Snow Shoe and 99.3 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.2 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.60 one way or $57.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Snow Shoe and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Petersburg

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

85 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

96 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
BUS

Jamestown, New York

109 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snow Shoe and Erie. Straight-line distance: 133.94 mi (215.56 km).

Snow Shoe

#1 Snow Shoe

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

Population758
Coordinates41.0308900, -77.9494500
Altitude470
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: North 4th Street (-77.949332, 41.030813)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.48 L · about $28.60
Round trip
$57.20
14 gal · 52.96 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.60 $57.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.19 $64.39
Premium $4.95 $34.68 $69.36
Diesel $5.98 $41.86 $83.72

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 Snow Shoe and Erie. The current time is 08:40:41.

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.