How far is Dillsburg, PA from Erie, PA?

Fastest route

The distance from Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019 to Erie, Pennsylvania is approximately 311 miles (500 kilometers). To reach Erie from Dillsburg, follow these directions:

Directions

  • 🚗 Head east on E Harrisburg St toward Dill Alley.
  • 🚗 Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike.
  • 🚗 Follow Harrisburg Pike to US-15 N in Carroll Township.
  • 🚗 Continue on US-15 N and US-22 W to US-322 W in Highland Park.
  • 🚗 Take the exit onto PA-581 E toward I-83/Harrisburg/York.
  • 🚗 Continue onto Capital Beltway/Harrisburg Expy.
  • 🚗 Merge onto I-83 N/Capital Beltway.
  • 🚗 Take exit 43 toward Capitol/2nd St.
  • 🚗 Turn right onto Paxton St (signs for I-81).
  • 🚗 Turn left onto PA-230 W/S Cameron St.
  • 🚗 Continue to follow PA-230 W.
  • 🚗 At Burger King, continue onto US-22 W.
  • 🚗 Continue to College Township.
  • 🚗 Keep left to stay on US-322 W.
  • 🚗 Follow I-99 S to US-322 W in Worth Township. Take exit 62 from I-99 S.
  • 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 62 toward US-322 W.
  • 🚗 Get on I-80 W in Woodland from US-322 W.
  • 🚗 Turn right onto US-322 W/N 3rd St/N Centre St.
  • 🚗 Continue to follow US-322 W.
  • 🚗 Turn left onto the ramp to Dubois.
  • 🚗 Follow I-80 W and I-79 N to W Bayfront Pkwy in Erie.
  • 🚗 Take exit 19B to merge onto I-79 N toward Erie.
  • 🚗 Continue on W Bayfront Pkwy. Drive to State St.
  • 🚗 Continue onto W Bayfront Pkwy (signs for Bayfront).

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🛣️ Plan for a long drive and ensure you have enough rest before embarking on the journey.
  • ⛽ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel to cover the distance.
  • 🚧 Stay updated on current road conditions and any potential construction or traffic delays along the route.
  • 📱 Use a reliable navigation system or GPS to help you navigate the route effectively.
  • 🍽️ Pack some snacks and drinks for the journey to keep yourself refreshed.
  • 🚘 Take regular breaks during the drive to stretch your legs and avoid fatigue.
  • 🏨 If needed, plan for overnight accommodations along the way to break up the journey.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.12 mi
05h 13m
Flight
211.28 mi
340.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.28 mi
Kilometers
340.02 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.12 mi
Kilometers
510.36 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 PM EDT
Return by in Dillsburg
Mon, Apr 20, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dillsburg
2026-04-19T13:45
Arrive Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dillsburg
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 Dillsburg
162.6 mi
02h 36m
To Erie
154.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dillsburg and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Harrisburg Street

    35 m · 3 sec · East Harrisburg Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

    3275 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    208.2 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  12. 12

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dillsburg 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
208 mi · 66%
I 79 North
106 mi · 33%
Harrisburg Pike
6.89 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
I 76
0.62 mi
I 79
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

208 mi · 03h 48m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.8 mi
211.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southwest
02h 36m from Dillsburg
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Dillsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dillsburg to Erie?

The road trip is about 317.1 miles (510.4 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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 162.6 miles from Dillsburg and 154.6 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 211.3 miles (340 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.8 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 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.72 one way or $91.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Dillsburg and Chance Rain Showers 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 Dillsburg and Erie. Straight-line distance: 211.28 mi (340.02 km).

Dillsburg

#1 Dillsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,579
Coordinates40.1109300, -77.0349800
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: East Harrisburg Street (-77.034986, 40.110954)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
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 17m
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.

One-way fuel
11.19 gal
42.36 L · about $45.72
Round trip
$91.44
22.38 gal · 84.72 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.9 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.72 $91.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.46 $102.93
Premium $4.95 $55.44 $110.87
Diesel $5.98 $66.92 $133.83

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 Dillsburg and Erie. The current time is 13:45:30.

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.