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

The driving distance from Spring Ridge, PA to Erie, PA is about 350.6 miles (564.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
350.58 mi
05h 52m
Flight
245.58 mi
395.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.58 mi
Kilometers
395.22 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
350.58 mi
Kilometers
564.21 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 6:54 PM EDT
Return by in Spring Ridge
Fri, Oct 16, 12:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Ridge
2026-10-15T13:02
Arrive Erie
Thu, Oct 15, 6:54 PM 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
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Ridge
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
Bigler
PA

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

From Spring Ridge
175 mi
02h 56m
To Erie
175.6 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    93 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    62 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    692 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    64 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Meridian Boulevard

    2302 ft · 1 min · Meridian Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Papermill Road

    3046 ft · 1 min · Papermill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Spring Ridge Drive

    719 ft · 19 sec · Spring Ridge Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward US 222 North: Allentown

    751 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1526 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pottsville Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on South Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Centre Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  20. 20

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Locust Gap Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on South Market Street

    9.7 mi · 11 min · South Market Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    204 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  39. 39

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Ridge 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
42 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 58%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 19%
Pottsville Pike
12.5 mi · 4%
Locust Gap Highway
11.5 mi · 3%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 3%
South Market Street
9.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

204 mi · 03h 39m

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 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105 mi
245.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bigler
02h 56m from Spring Ridge
Leave By
5:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Spring Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 350.6 miles (564.2 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?

Bigler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175 miles from Spring Ridge and 175.6 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 105 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 5:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.22 one way or $110.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Spring Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Bigler

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

53 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

75 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Ridge and Erie. Straight-line distance: 245.58 mi (395.22 km).

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#1 Spring Ridge

Situated within the rolling terrain of central Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies just northwest of Reading, the county seat.

Population0
Coordinates40.3528700, -75.9899400
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.989335, 40.352364)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 564 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.37 gal
46.83 L · about $55.22
Round trip
$110.44
24.74 gal · 93.66 L
Estimated CO2
109.9 kg one way
Round trip: 219.9 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $55.22 $110.44
Mid-grade $4.93 $60.92 $121.84
Premium $5.31 $65.62 $131.25
Diesel $6.55 $81.02 $162.05

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Ridge and Erie. The current time is 13:02:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.