How far is Bala-Cynwyd, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Bala-Cynwyd, PA to Erie, PA is about 395.4 miles (636.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 292 miles (470 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bala-Cynwyd and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bala-Cynwyd and Erie.
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Start on Bala Avenue
133 m · 29 sec · Bala Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Conshohocken State Road
2515 ft · 1 min · Conshohocken State Road
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Turn right onto East Levering Mill Road
2074 ft · 1 min · East Levering Mill Road
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Turn left onto Belmont Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Belmont Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 76 West
627 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
3232 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
256.6 mi · 4 hr 38 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 Bala-Cynwyd and Erie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 04h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Bala-Cynwyd and Rain Showers near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bala-Cynwyd to Erie?
The road trip is about 395.4 miles (636.3 km) and usually takes 06h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Milesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.5 miles from Bala-Cynwyd and 189 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 292 miles (470 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.4 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.41 one way or $122.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bala-Cynwyd and Rain Showers near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Milesburg
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 Milesburg.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bala-Cynwyd and Erie. Straight-line distance: 292.06 mi (470.03 km).
#1 Bala-Cynwyd
Situated in southeastern Pennsylvania, this prominent community forms part of Lower Merion Township within Montgomery County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0076100, -75.2340700 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 636 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 55m |
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 | $4.40 | $61.41 | $122.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $67.28 | $134.56 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $73.57 | $147.14 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $91.82 | $183.64 |
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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