How far is Duboistown, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Duboistown, PA to Erie, PA is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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
255.83 mi
04h 05m
Flight
169.3 mi
272.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.3 mi
Kilometers
272.47 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.83 mi
Kilometers
411.72 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Sat, May 2, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Duboistown
Sat, May 2, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duboistown
2026-05-02T00:30
Arrive Erie
Sat, May 2, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duboistown
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
Brookville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Duboistown
127.6 mi
02h 02m
To Erie
128.3 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Valley Street

    601 ft · 18 sec · Valley Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brook Street

    146 m · 10 sec · Brook Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arch Street

    3266 ft · 1 min · Arch Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Reach Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Reach Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Reach Road

    581 ft · 12 sec · South Reach Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2036 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  8. 8

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Appalachian Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona

    1434 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    134 m · 11 sec · Long Run Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    152.7 mi · 2 hr 44 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  16. 16

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duboistown and Erie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
153 mi · 60%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 26%
Appalachian Thruway
15.9 mi · 6%
Susquehanna Beltway
10.1 mi · 4%
Nittany Valley Drive
4.78 mi · 2%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

153 mi · 02h 44m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.5 mi
169.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookville
02h 02m from Duboistown
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Duboistown 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 Duboistown to Erie?

The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.6 miles from Duboistown and 128.3 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.5 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 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.90 one way or $73.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Duboistown and Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Brookville

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

93 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

97 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duboistown and Erie. Straight-line distance: 169.3 mi (272.47 km).

Duboistown

#1 Duboistown

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Population1,170
Coordinates41.2225800, -77.0369100
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Street (-77.036941, 41.222568)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.17 L · about $36.90
Round trip
$73.79
18.06 gal · 68.34 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.90 $73.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.53 $83.06
Premium $4.95 $44.73 $89.47
Diesel $5.98 $54.00 $108.00

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Duboistown and Erie. The current time is 00:30:25.

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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.