How far is Dunmore, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Dunmore, PA to Erie, PA is about 322.7 miles (519.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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
322.67 mi
05h 10m
Flight
234.59 mi
377.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.59 mi
Kilometers
377.53 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.67 mi
Kilometers
519.29 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Dunmore
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunmore
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:11 AM to 1:11 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
6:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunmore
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
Barrett
PA

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

From Dunmore
172.3 mi
02h 35m
To Erie
150.4 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Blakely Street

    1933 ft · 35 sec · South Blakely Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Cherry Street

    113 m · 8 sec · Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue

    3164 ft · 59 sec · Wheeler Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Myrtle Street

    122 m · 12 sec · Myrtle Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Harrison Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Crown Avenue

    1207 ft · 29 sec · Crown Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto River Street

    1502 ft · 35 sec · River Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    239.4 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  14. 14

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunmore 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
239 mi · 74%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 21%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 10%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Harrison Avenue
0.88 mi
I-80 West
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

239 mi · 04h 18m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.1 mi
234.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrett
02h 35m from Dunmore
Leave By
6:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Dunmore 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 Dunmore to Erie?

The road trip is about 322.7 miles (519.3 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Barrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.3 miles from Dunmore and 150.4 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.1 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 6:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.54 one way or $93.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Dunmore and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Barrett

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

55 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

67 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

83 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunmore and Erie. Straight-line distance: 234.59 mi (377.53 km).

Dunmore

#1 Dunmore

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population12,836
Coordinates41.4198000, -75.6324100
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: South Blakely Street (-75.632442, 41.41982)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.39 gal
43.1 L · about $46.54
Round trip
$93.08
22.78 gal · 86.2 L
Estimated CO2
101.2 kg one way
Round trip: 202.4 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.54 $93.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.38 $104.77
Premium $4.95 $56.43 $112.85
Diesel $5.98 $68.11 $136.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunmore and Erie. The current time is 20:39:18.

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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.