How far is Erie, PA from Baldwin, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Baldwin, PA is about 425.1 miles (684.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 293 miles (471.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
425.07 mi
07h 54m
Flight
292.96 mi
471.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.96 mi
Kilometers
471.47 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
425.07 mi
Kilometers
684.08 km
Drive Time
07h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwin
Wed, Apr 15, 4:39 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Wed, Apr 15, 12:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-14T20:44
Arrive Baldwin
Wed, Apr 15, 4:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:55 PM to 3:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
8:00 PM EDT
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
Curtin
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Erie
212.3 mi
03h 57m
To Baldwin
212.8 mi
03h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    257.1 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    19.2 mi · 26 min · Mid-County Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MacDade Boulevard

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MacDade Boulevard West

    573 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard

    120 m · 17 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bullens Lane

    1 km · 2 min · Bullens Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Chester Pike

    147 m · 12 sec · Chester Pike

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Saville Avenue

    3027 ft · 2 min · Saville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Industrial Highway

    2966 ft · 1 min · Industrial Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Baldwin Creek

    1423 ft · 1 min · Baldwin Creek

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baldwin Creek

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
257 mi · 60%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 18%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 16%
Mid-County Expressway
19.2 mi · 5%
West 12th Street
2 mi
PA 940
0.92 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

257 mi · 04h 38m

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
07h 54m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+132.1 mi
293 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Curtin
03h 57m from Erie
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Baldwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 425.1 miles (684.1 km) and usually takes 07h 54m 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?

Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.3 miles from Erie and 212.8 miles from Baldwin.

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

The direct path is about 293 miles (471.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.1 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 $61.29 one way or $122.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Baldwin.

Stop Ideas Near Curtin

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

45 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

59 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

75 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 292.96 mi (471.47 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Baldwin

#2 Baldwin

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,419
Coordinates39.8623300, -75.3360200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Baldwin (-75.33602, 39.86233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 684 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15 gal
56.78 L · about $61.29
Round trip
$122.58
30 gal · 113.56 L
Estimated CO2
133.3 kg one way
Round trip: 266.6 kg / 588 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $61.29 $122.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $68.99 $137.97
Premium $4.95 $74.31 $148.62
Diesel $5.98 $89.70 $179.40

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Baldwin. The current time is 20:44:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.