How far is Abbottstown, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Abbottstown, PA to Erie, PA is about 334.1 miles (537.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
334.09 mi
05h 37m
Flight
223.89 mi
360.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.89 mi
Kilometers
360.32 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.09 mi
Kilometers
537.66 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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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 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Abbottstown
Sun, Apr 19, 9:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abbottstown
2026-04-18T22:09
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 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
5:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abbottstown
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
Donegal
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Abbottstown
171.1 mi
02h 48m
To Erie
162.9 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    20 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Fleet Street

    40 m · 11 sec · West Fleet Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Queen Street

    60 m · 6 sec · South Queen Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Queen Street

    28 m · 2 sec · North Queen Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Queen Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Queen Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Harrisburg Street

    3153 ft · 1 min · Harrisburg Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Baltimore Pike

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Baltimore Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    631 ft · 13 sec · Baltimore Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Baltimore Road

    2321 ft · 46 sec · Baltimore Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Baltimore Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Baltimore Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

    3275 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    208.2 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  23. 23

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbottstown 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
208 mi · 62%
I 79 North
106 mi · 32%
Baltimore Pike
9.29 mi · 3%
South Baltimore Street
8.83 mi · 3%
North Queen Street
3.58 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

208 mi · 03h 48m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.2 mi
223.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donegal
02h 48m from Abbottstown
Leave By
5:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Abbottstown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 334.1 miles (537.7 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Donegal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.1 miles from Abbottstown and 162.9 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.2 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 5:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.17 one way or $96.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Abbottstown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Donegal

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

21 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

23 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Johnstown

46 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abbottstown and Erie. Straight-line distance: 223.89 mi (360.32 km).

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#1 Abbottstown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,024
Coordinates39.8864900, -76.9847000
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.984691, 39.886488)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 538 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.79 gal
44.63 L · about $48.17
Round trip
$96.35
23.58 gal · 89.26 L
Estimated CO2
104.8 kg one way
Round trip: 209.6 kg / 462 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.17 $96.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.22 $108.44
Premium $4.95 $58.41 $116.82
Diesel $5.98 $70.50 $141.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Abbottstown and Erie. The current time is 22:09:36.

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.