How far is Erie, PA from Bressler, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Bressler, PA is about 302.9 miles (487.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
302.94 mi
05h 58m
Flight
214.58 mi
345.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.58 mi
Kilometers
345.34 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.94 mi
Kilometers
487.54 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bressler
Tue, Nov 10, 11:58 AM EST
Return by in Erie
Tue, Nov 10, 5:57 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-11-10T05:59
Arrive Bressler
Tue, Nov 10, 11:58 AM EST
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:02 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
DuBois
PA

City of Pennsylvania

From Erie
150.9 mi
02h 59m
To Bressler
152 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2725 ft · 42 sec

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 441: Swatara

    1299 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Lindle Road

    86 m · 15 sec · Lindle Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Boulevard

    1343 ft · 28 sec · Eisenhower Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Highland Street

    2799 ft · 57 sec · Highland Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Center Street

    58 m · 7 sec · Center Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Chambers Street

    33 m · 3 sec · Chambers Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 34%
General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 25%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 22%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 4%
Philipsburg Bigler Highway
7.12 mi · 2%
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.22 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

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.

Drive Time
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.3 mi
214.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DuBois
02h 59m from Erie
Leave By
5:02 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Bressler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 302.9 miles (487.5 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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 150.9 miles from Erie and 152 miles from Bressler.

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

The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:02 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.60 one way or $93.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Bressler.

Stop Ideas Near DuBois

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

74 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

89 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

95 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Bressler. Straight-line distance: 214.58 mi (345.34 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 Bressler

Situated within Swatara Township in Dauphin County, this census-designated place lies in south-central Pennsylvania at an elevation of roughly 489 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.2295300, -76.8199700
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Bressler (-76.81997, 40.22953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.47 L · about $46.60
Round trip
$93.20
21.38 gal · 80.94 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $46.60 $93.20
Mid-grade $4.79 $51.22 $102.43
Premium $5.24 $55.97 $111.95
Diesel $6.56 $70.11 $140.21

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Bressler. The current time is 05:59:27.

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.