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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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.
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Start on the route
50 m · 19 sec
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Turn left
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto West Fleet Street
40 m · 11 sec · West Fleet Street
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Turn left onto South Queen Street
60 m · 6 sec · South Queen Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Queen Street
28 m · 2 sec · North Queen Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Queen Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Queen Street
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Continue on Harrisburg Street
3153 ft · 1 min · Harrisburg Street
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
9.3 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Baltimore Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Road
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Continue on Baltimore Street
631 ft · 13 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Baltimore Road
2321 ft · 46 sec · Baltimore Road
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Continue on South Baltimore Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Baltimore Street
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Take the ramp straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
3275 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
208.2 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh, Warrendale, Cranberry
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
2049 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie
2892 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 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 Abbottstown and Erie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Donegal.
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abbottstown and Erie. Straight-line distance: 223.89 mi (360.32 km).
#1 Abbottstown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,024 |
| Coordinates | 39.8864900, -76.9847000 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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: 538 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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