How far is Boiling Springs, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Boiling Springs, PA to Erie, PA is about 316.9 miles (510 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boiling Springs and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Springs and Erie.
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Start on East 1st Street
31 m · 3 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
1133 ft · 23 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Forge Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Forge Road
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Turn right onto Fairview Street
1 mi · 3 min · Fairview Street
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Continue on Fairview Street
149 m · 15 sec · Fairview Street
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Continue on Army Heritage Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Army Heritage Drive
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Turn right onto Claremont Road
2164 ft · 1 min · Claremont Road
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Turn left onto Harmony Hall Road
2357 ft · 1 min · Harmony Hall Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrisburg Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP
3263 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1304 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
198.4 mi · 3 hr 37 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 Boiling Springs 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
198 mi · 03h 37m
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 Clear leaving Boiling Springs 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 Boiling Springs to Erie?
The road trip is about 316.9 miles (510 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
New Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.3 miles from Boiling Springs and 159.6 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.83 one way or $97.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Boiling Springs and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near New Stanton
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 New Stanton.
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boiling Springs and Erie. Straight-line distance: 205.83 mi (331.25 km).
#1 Boiling Springs
Located in Cumberland County at an elevation of 472 feet, this unincorporated community is situated within the fertile Cumberland Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1498100, -77.1283100 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $4.37 | $48.83 | $97.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $53.66 | $107.33 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $58.66 | $117.32 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $73.37 | $146.75 |
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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