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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
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.
Borough in Clarion County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North 4th Street
1437 ft · 45 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
2572 ft · 51 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Continue on East Sycamore Road
2540 ft · 52 sec · East Sycamore Road
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Turn right onto Beech Creek Road
157 m · 10 sec · Beech Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
127 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Snow Shoe and Erie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Petersburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Snow Shoe and Erie. Straight-line distance: 133.94 mi (215.56 km).
#1 Snow Shoe
Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 758 |
| Coordinates | 41.0308900, -77.9494500 |
| Altitude | 470 |
| 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: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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