How far is Easton, PA from Erie, PA?
The driving distance from Easton, PA to Erie, PA is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Easton and Erie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Easton and Erie.
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Start on Canoe Ripple Road
1754 ft · 48 sec · Canoe Ripple Road
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Turn straight
801 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Salem Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Salem Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
964 ft · 19 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
26.2 mi · 28 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 5 East, PA 290 East: 12th Street
1388 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Easton and Erie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 79 North
Merge slight right
65.8 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Easton 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 Easton to Erie?
The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Easton and 56.5 miles from Erie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.77 one way or $31.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Easton and Chance Rain Showers near Erie.
Stop Ideas Near New Vernon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Vernon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Easton and Erie. Straight-line distance: 74.71 mi (120.24 km).
#1 Easton
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 27,364 |
| Coordinates | 41.1272800, -79.5408800 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.75 | $35.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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