How far is Sterling, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Sterling, PA to Erie, PA is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Sleet then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and Erie.
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Start on Sterling Avenue
2020 ft · 1 min · Sterling Avenue
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Continue on Swoop Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Swoop Street
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Continue on Henderson Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Henderson Street
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Turn right onto Crooked Sewer Road
8 mi · 11 min · Crooked Sewer Road
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Continue on Krebs Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Krebs Highway
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Continue on Ogden Avenue
2582 ft · 55 sec · Ogden Avenue
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Take the ramp left
986 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway
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Take the exit left
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.4 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Sterling 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
99.4 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Chance Sleet then Partly Sunny leaving Sterling 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 Sterling to Erie?
The road trip is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Emlenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Sterling and 94.6 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.21 one way or $54.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Sleet then Partly Sunny around Sterling and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Emlenton
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 Emlenton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and Erie. Straight-line distance: 127.26 mi (204.8 km).
#1 Sterling
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,420 |
| Coordinates | 40.8303400, -78.3419600 |
| Altitude | 466 |
| 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: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $27.21 | $54.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.63 | $61.26 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $32.99 | $65.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $39.83 | $79.65 |
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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