How far is Stonycreek, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Stonycreek, PA to Erie, PA is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
179.96 mi
03h 11m
Flight
140.55 mi
226.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.55 mi
Kilometers
226.2 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.96 mi
Kilometers
289.61 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Stonycreek
Thu, Apr 23, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stonycreek
2026-04-23T03:23
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stonycreek
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
Portersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Stonycreek
88.9 mi
01h 35m
To Erie
91 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stonycreek and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Bedford Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Bedford Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Clinton Street

    672 ft · 24 sec · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    2385 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Laurel Avenue

    2477 ft · 1 min · Laurel Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Strayer Street

    1689 ft · 58 sec · Strayer Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Harold Avenue

    18 mi · 28 min · Harold Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1220 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    38.5 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 79 North: Erie

    1121 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Stonycreek 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 North
83.8 mi · 47%
Harold Avenue
82.3 mi · 46%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Bedford Street
2.09 mi · 1%
Broad Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Washington Street
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

I 79 North

Merge slight left

83.6 mi · 01h 30m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
140.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portersville
01h 35m from Stonycreek
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stonycreek and Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stonycreek to Erie?

The road trip is about 179.9 miles (289.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Portersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Stonycreek and 91 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.95 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stonycreek and Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Portersville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

55 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

80 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

93 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stonycreek and Erie. Straight-line distance: 140.55 mi (226.2 km).

Stonycreek

#1 Stonycreek

Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

Population2,074
Coordinates40.3039600, -78.8908600
Altitude459
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford Street (-78.890916, 40.303909)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.04 L · about $25.95
Round trip
$51.89
12.7 gal · 48.08 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.95 $51.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.20 $58.41
Premium $4.95 $31.46 $62.92
Diesel $5.98 $37.97 $75.95

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 Stonycreek and Erie. The current time is 03:23:42.

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.