How far is Sturgeon, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Sturgeon, PA to Erie, PA is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturgeon and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturgeon and Erie.
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Start on Noblestown Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Noblestown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Noblestown Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Noblestown Road
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Continue on Noblestown Road
1341 ft · 44 sec · Noblestown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clinton Avenue
2834 ft · 48 sec · Clinton Avenue
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Continue on Oakdale Road
1775 ft · 30 sec · Oakdale Road
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Continue on McKee Road
2 mi · 3 min · McKee Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East, US 30 East, Orange Belt: Pittsburgh
1134 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Continue on Steubenville Pike
3.2 mi · 6 min · Steubenville Pike
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Continue on Steubenville Pike
1896 ft · 41 sec · Steubenville Pike
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Turn left onto I 79 North
1808 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
122.4 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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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 Sturgeon and Erie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
122 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon to Erie?
The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Sturgeon and 70.3 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sturgeon and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center
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 Jackson Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturgeon and Erie. Straight-line distance: 120.71 mi (194.26 km).
#1 Sturgeon
Situated within western Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of 942 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3847900, -80.2108900 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $4.46 | $21.74 | $43.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $23.98 | $47.97 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $25.84 | $51.67 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $31.90 | $63.80 |
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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