How far is Coolbaugh, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Coolbaugh, PA to Erie, PA is about 366.2 miles (589.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
366.26 mi
05h 38m
Flight
269.42 mi
433.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.42 mi
Kilometers
433.59 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.26 mi
Kilometers
589.44 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in Coolbaugh
Sun, Apr 19, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coolbaugh
2026-04-18T23:08
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 4:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coolbaugh
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
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Coolbaugh
182.7 mi
02h 49m
To Erie
183.5 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 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 Coolbaugh and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coolbaugh and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Keystone Road

    81 m · 11 sec · Keystone Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Milford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Marshalls Creek Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road

    54 m · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    285.6 mi · 5 hr 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  11. 11

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coolbaugh 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
289 mi · 79%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 18%
Seven Bridge Road
3.41 mi · 1%
Milford Road
2.98 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Marshalls Creek Bypass
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.8 mi
269.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
02h 49m from Coolbaugh
Leave By
5:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coolbaugh 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 Coolbaugh to Erie?

The road trip is about 366.2 miles (589.4 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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 182.7 miles from Coolbaugh and 183.5 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.8 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 5:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.79 one way or $105.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coolbaugh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

30 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coolbaugh and Erie. Straight-line distance: 269.42 mi (433.59 km).

Coolbaugh

#1 Coolbaugh

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Population20,618
Coordinates41.0626000, -75.0687900
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Keystone Road (-75.068688, 41.062626)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 589 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.92 gal
48.92 L · about $52.79
Round trip
$105.58
25.84 gal · 97.84 L
Estimated CO2
114.8 kg one way
Round trip: 229.6 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $52.79 $105.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $59.42 $118.84
Premium $4.95 $64.01 $128.01
Diesel $5.98 $77.26 $154.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Coolbaugh and Erie. The current time is 23:08:19.

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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.