How far is Erie, PA from Avon, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Avon, PA is about 337.6 miles (543.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 06h 29m.
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 in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Avon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Avon.
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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
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
2084 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
204.4 mi · 3 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
1080 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight left
24 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Continue on Factory Street
716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street
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Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi · 11 min · Elysburg Road
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Continue on State Route 54
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Route 54
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Sunbury Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Sunbury Road
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Take the exit right
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 125: Ravine
1138 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Molleystown Road
2889 ft · 51 sec · Molleystown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tremont Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Tremont Road
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Continue on North Tulpehocken Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Tulpehocken Street
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Continue on Suedberg Road
1177 ft · 23 sec · Suedberg Road
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Turn left onto Geary Wolfe Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Geary Wolfe Road
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Continue on Camp Swatara Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Camp Swatara Road
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Turn right onto Pine Grove Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pine Grove Road
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Turn left onto Meckville Road
1 mi · 2 min · Meckville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Line Road
1.5 km · 2 min · County Line Road
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Continue on Mount Zion Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Mount Zion Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Zion Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Mount Zion Road
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Continue on Mount Zion Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mount Zion Road
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Continue on Mount Zion Road
2469 ft · 1 min · Mount Zion Road
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Turn straight onto Weavertown Road
107 m · 16 sec · Weavertown Road
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Turn left onto North 15th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North 15th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cumberland Street
2048 ft · 44 sec · East Cumberland Street
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Turn left onto North 11th Avenue
75 m · 17 sec · North 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Cumberland Street
657 ft · 21 sec · Old Cumberland Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Cumberland Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Avon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 03h 40m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Erie and Sunny near Avon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Avon?
The road trip is about 337.6 miles (543.3 km) and usually takes 06h 29m 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?
Mount Joy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.2 miles from Erie and 169.4 miles from Avon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.5 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 EST. 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 $52.24 one way or $104.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Sunny near Avon.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Joy
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 Mount Joy.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Avon. Straight-line distance: 228.1 mi (367.09 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avon
Located in South Central Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies immediately east of the city of Lebanon within the broader Lebanon Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3456500, -76.3899600 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avon (-76.38996, 40.34565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.39 | $52.24 | $104.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $57.32 | $114.65 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $62.63 | $125.27 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $78.28 | $156.57 |
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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