How far is Erie, PA from Berwick, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Berwick, PA is about 297 miles (478 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Berwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Berwick.
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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
221.2 mi · 3 hr 57 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 North: Berwick
1391 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Columbia Boulevard
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Continue on West Front Street
2.8 mi · 7 min · West Front Street
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Turn right onto South Market Street
37 m · 3 sec · South Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Berwick.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
221 mi · 03h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Berwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Berwick?
The road trip is about 297 miles (478 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
DuBois is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.3 miles from Erie and 148.7 miles from Berwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.6 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 6:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.82 one way or $85.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Berwick.
Stop Ideas Near DuBois
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 DuBois.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Berwick. Straight-line distance: 212.42 mi (341.85 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berwick
Borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,855 |
| Coordinates | 41.0545300, -76.2332700 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berwick (-76.23327, 41.05453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 478 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $42.82 | $85.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.20 | $96.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $51.92 | $103.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.67 | $125.34 |
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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