How far is East Berlin, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from East Berlin, PA to Erie, PA is about 330.5 miles (531.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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
330.48 mi
05h 31m
Flight
221.66 mi
356.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.66 mi
Kilometers
356.72 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.48 mi
Kilometers
531.86 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Fri, Apr 17, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in East Berlin
Fri, Apr 17, 8:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Berlin
2026-04-17T09:34
Arrive Erie
Fri, Apr 17, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
5:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Berlin
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
Donegal
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From East Berlin
169.3 mi
02h 45m
To Erie
161.2 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
60°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Berlin and Erie.

  1. 1

    Start on Abbottstown Street

    9 m · 3 sec · Abbottstown Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Harrisburg Street

    3153 ft · 1 min · Harrisburg Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Baltimore Pike

    9.3 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Baltimore Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    631 ft · 13 sec · Baltimore Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Baltimore Road

    2321 ft · 46 sec · Baltimore Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Baltimore Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Baltimore Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    3275 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    208.2 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2049 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 79 North: Erie

    2892 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  18. 18

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Berlin 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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
208 mi · 63%
I 79 North
106 mi · 32%
Baltimore Pike
9.29 mi · 3%
South Baltimore Street
8.83 mi · 3%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Baltimore Road
1.63 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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+108.9 mi
221.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donegal
02h 45m from East Berlin
Leave By
5:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Berlin and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Erie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Berlin to Erie?

The road trip is about 330.5 miles (531.9 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Donegal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.3 miles from East Berlin and 161.2 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.9 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 5:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.64 one way or $95.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Berlin and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Erie.

Stop Ideas Near Donegal

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

21 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

23 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

26 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Johnstown

46 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Berlin and Erie. Straight-line distance: 221.66 mi (356.72 km).

East Berlin

#1 East Berlin

Borough in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,542
Coordinates39.9376000, -76.9785900
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Abbottstown Street (-76.978624, 39.937611)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.66 gal
44.14 L · about $47.64
Round trip
$95.29
23.32 gal · 88.28 L
Estimated CO2
103.6 kg one way
Round trip: 207.2 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.64 $95.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.62 $107.25
Premium $4.95 $57.76 $115.53
Diesel $5.98 $69.73 $139.45

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between East Berlin and Erie. The current time is 09:34:02.

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.