How far is Edwardsville, PA from Erie, PA?

The driving distance from Edwardsville, PA to Erie, PA is about 333.8 miles (537.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.1 miles (359 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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
333.79 mi
05h 20m
Flight
223.08 mi
359.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.08 mi
Kilometers
359.02 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.79 mi
Kilometers
537.19 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Return by in Edwardsville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edwardsville
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edwardsville
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
Plymptonville
PA

Census designated place

From Edwardsville
164.5 mi
02h 40m
To Erie
169.3 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 Edwardsville and Erie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    1620 ft · 45 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1471 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Market Street

    913 ft · 27 sec · West Market Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square

    98 m · 11 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hazle Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hazle Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Blackman Street

    3188 ft · 1 min · Blackman Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

    1276 ft · 33 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    239.4 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

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

    1388 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West 12th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwardsville 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
239 mi · 72%
I 79 North
66.5 mi · 20%
Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
14.9 mi · 4%
West 12th Street
2.3 mi · 1%
Market Street
1.17 mi
Main Street
0.96 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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.7 mi
223.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymptonville
02h 40m from Edwardsville
Leave By
6:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville to Erie?

The road trip is about 333.8 miles (537.2 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Plymptonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.5 miles from Edwardsville and 169.3 miles from Erie.

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

The direct path is about 223.1 miles (359 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.7 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 6:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.13 one way or $96.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymptonville

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

72 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

89 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsville and Erie. Straight-line distance: 223.08 mi (359.02 km).

Edwardsville

#1 Edwardsville

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population4,738
Coordinates41.2695300, -75.9163100
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Erie

#2 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-75.916285, 41.269547)
End: State Street (-80.085094, 42.129207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 537 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.78 gal
44.59 L · about $48.13
Round trip
$96.27
23.56 gal · 89.18 L
Estimated CO2
104.7 kg one way
Round trip: 209.4 kg / 462 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.13 $96.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.18 $108.35
Premium $4.95 $58.36 $116.72
Diesel $5.98 $70.44 $140.89

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 Edwardsville and Erie. The current time is 23:43:09.

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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.