How far is Coaldale, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Coaldale, PA to Erie, PA is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coaldale and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coaldale and Erie.
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Start on East Phillips Street
635 ft · 30 sec · East Phillips Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
954 ft · 48 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Water Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Water Street
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Continue on East Broad Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · Pine Street
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Continue on Mile Hill Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Mile Hill Road
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
2798 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: West Hazleton
1337 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
90 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Valmont Parkway
112 m · 14 sec · Valmont Parkway
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Continue on State Route 93
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1125 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
236.1 mi · 4 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 Coaldale 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
236 mi · 04h 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Coaldale 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 Coaldale to Erie?
The road trip is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?
Plymptonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.2 miles from Coaldale and 165.5 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.80 one way or $101.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Coaldale and Mostly Sunny near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near Plymptonville
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 Plymptonville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coaldale and Erie. Straight-line distance: 234.34 mi (377.13 km).
#1 Coaldale
Located within the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Pennsylvania, this Schuylkill County borough sits in the Panther Creek Valley between parallel ridges.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8228700, -75.9068700 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| 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: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $50.80 | $101.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $55.82 | $111.65 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $61.02 | $122.05 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $76.33 | $152.66 |
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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