How far is Blooming Grove, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Blooming Grove, PA to Erie, PA is about 344.2 miles (553.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.9 miles (370 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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
344.17 mi
05h 51m
Flight
229.91 mi
370 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.91 mi
Kilometers
370 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.17 mi
Kilometers
553.89 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Blooming Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blooming Grove
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blooming Grove
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
Southwest
PA

Unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

From Blooming Grove
162 mi
02h 55m
To Erie
182.2 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 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 Blooming Grove and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blooming Grove and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Blooming Grove Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Blooming Grove Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto York Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · York Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Railroad Street

    1759 ft · 49 sec · North Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Eichelberger Street

    707 ft · 25 sec · Eichelberger Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Stock Street

    133 m · 15 sec · Stock Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Carlisle Street

    1592 ft · 46 sec · Carlisle Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Elm Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Elm Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hanover Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Hanover Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Hanover Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Hanover Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hanover Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hanover Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Hanover Street

    2446 ft · 45 sec · Hanover Street

  13. 13

    Continue on York Street

    1169 ft · 44 sec · York Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Square

    55 m · 7 sec · Chambersburg Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Chambersburg Street

    1503 ft · 57 sec · Chambersburg Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Buford Avenue

    2641 ft · 1 min · Buford Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Chambersburg Road

    13.4 mi · 21 min · Chambersburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lincoln Way East

    10.6 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Way East

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Way East

    13.9 mi · 22 min · Lincoln Way East

  20. 20

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  21. 21

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

    110 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    132.8 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  26. 26

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

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  30. 30

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blooming Grove 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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
133 mi · 39%
I 79 North
106 mi · 31%
Lincoln Way East
24.5 mi · 7%
Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 6%
Chambersburg Road
13.4 mi · 4%
Hanover Road
9.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

133 mi · 02h 25m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+114.3 mi
229.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southwest
02h 55m from Blooming Grove
Leave By
5:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Blooming Grove 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 Blooming Grove to Erie?

The road trip is about 344.2 miles (553.9 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Southwest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162 miles from Blooming Grove and 182.2 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 229.9 miles (370 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.3 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 5:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.60 one way or $99.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Blooming Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Southwest

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

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

RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

18 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

21 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blooming Grove and Erie. Straight-line distance: 229.91 mi (370 km).

Blooming Grove

#1 Blooming Grove

Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania

Population4,687
Coordinates39.7948200, -76.9441500
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Blooming Grove Road (-76.944144, 39.79485)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 554 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.14 gal
45.97 L · about $49.60
Round trip
$99.21
24.28 gal · 91.94 L
Estimated CO2
107.9 kg one way
Round trip: 215.8 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.60 $99.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.83 $111.66
Premium $4.95 $60.14 $120.28
Diesel $5.98 $72.60 $145.19

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Blooming Grove and Erie. The current time is 00:26:22.

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.