How far is Erie, PA from Bainbridge, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Bainbridge, PA is about 316.3 miles (509 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
316.29 mi
06h 21m
Flight
226.87 mi
365.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.87 mi
Kilometers
365.12 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.29 mi
Kilometers
509.02 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bainbridge
Fri, Nov 6, 4:45 PM EST
Return by in Erie
Fri, Nov 6, 11:06 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-11-06T10:23
Arrive Bainbridge
Fri, Nov 6, 4:45 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 1:52 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Treasure Lake
PA

Census designated place

From Erie
157.6 mi
03h 10m
To Bainbridge
158.7 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    2318 ft · 2 min · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 12th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard

    583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway

    862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    2084 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    103.3 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    1699 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Shawville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 24 sec · North Front Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Centre Street

    783 ft · 15 sec · North Centre Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  18. 18

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Highspire

    1947 ft · 38 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight

    114 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Boulevard

    2924 ft · 1 min · Eisenhower Boulevard

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street

  33. 33

    Continue on West Harrisburg Pike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Harrisburg Pike

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Ann Street

    586 ft · 21 sec · Ann Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Ann Street

    2489 ft · 1 min · Ann Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Canal Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Canal Street

  37. 37

    Continue on River Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · River Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Race Street

    1184 ft · 33 sec · Race Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Race Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Bainbridge.

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
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 33%
General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 24%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 21%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 4%
River Road
7.65 mi · 2%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.4 mi
226.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Treasure Lake
03h 10m from Erie
Leave By
11:16 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Erie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bainbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Erie to Bainbridge?

The road trip is about 316.3 miles (509 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?

Treasure Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.6 miles from Erie and 158.7 miles from Bainbridge.

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

The direct path is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.4 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 $49.26 one way or $98.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bainbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Treasure Lake

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

78 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

95 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

97 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Bainbridge. Straight-line distance: 226.87 mi (365.12 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bainbridge

Situated in northwestern Lancaster County at an elevation of 308 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the eastern bank of the Susquehanna River.

Population0
Coordinates40.0909300, -76.6674700
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Bainbridge (-76.66747, 40.09093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.25 L · about $49.26
Round trip
$98.52
22.32 gal · 84.5 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $49.26 $98.52
Mid-grade $4.83 $53.93 $107.85
Premium $5.28 $58.96 $117.92
Diesel $6.59 $73.52 $147.04

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Bainbridge. The current time is 10:23:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.