How far is Erie, PA from Abbottstown, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Abbottstown, PA is about 342.1 miles (550.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Abbottstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Abbottstown.
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Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
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Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway
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Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
2944 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
2328 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1861 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
208.6 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
2646 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
651 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto North Baltimore Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Baltimore Street
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Continue on Baltimore Road
2321 ft · 46 sec · Baltimore Road
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Continue on Baltimore Street
631 ft · 13 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Baltimore Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Road
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
9.3 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Harrisburg Street
3153 ft · 1 min · Harrisburg Street
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Continue on Abbottstown Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · Abbottstown Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Abbottstown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
209 mi · 03h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Erie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abbottstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Abbottstown?
The road trip is about 342.1 miles (550.6 km) and usually takes 06h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Donegal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171 miles from Erie and 171.1 miles from Abbottstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.32 one way or $98.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Erie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abbottstown.
Stop Ideas Near Donegal
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 Donegal.
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Abbottstown. Straight-line distance: 223.89 mi (360.32 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abbottstown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,024 |
| Coordinates | 39.8864900, -76.9847000 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abbottstown (-76.9847, 39.88649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $49.32 | $98.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $55.51 | $111.02 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $59.79 | $119.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $72.18 | $144.36 |
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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