How far is Bushkill, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Bushkill, PA to Erie, PA is about 370.5 miles (596.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushkill and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushkill and Erie.
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Start on the route
8 mi · 15 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road
54 m · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road
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Keep slight right
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
285.6 mi · 5 hr 14 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 Bushkill 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
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
286 mi · 05h 14m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bushkill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushkill to Erie?
The road trip is about 370.5 miles (596.2 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.8 miles from Bushkill and 185.6 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.40 one way or $106.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bushkill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Coaldale
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 Coaldale.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushkill and Erie. Straight-line distance: 272.12 mi (437.94 km).
#1 Bushkill
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 8,654 |
| Coordinates | 41.0934300, -75.0018400 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $53.40 | $106.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $60.11 | $120.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $64.75 | $129.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $78.16 | $156.32 |
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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