How far is Erie, PA from Chambersburg, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Chambersburg, PA is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
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.
Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Chambersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Chambersburg.
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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
104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike
2944 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
2328 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1861 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
133.2 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg
1079 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on West Loudon Street
2744 ft · 1 min · West Loudon Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Street
1540 ft · 51 sec · South Franklin Street
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Turn right onto West King Street
1249 ft · 47 sec · West King Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
155 m · 19 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Main Street
16 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Chambersburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
133 mi · 02h 25m
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 Sunny near Chambersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Chambersburg?
The road trip is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Murrysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.5 miles from Erie and 141.7 miles from Chambersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.2 miles (317.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 86 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 5:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.82 one way or $81.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Chambersburg.
Stop Ideas Near Murrysville
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 Murrysville.
Greensburg
Union Station
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Chambersburg. Straight-line distance: 197.19 mi (317.34 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chambersburg
Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 21,231 |
| Coordinates | 39.9375900, -77.6611000 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chambersburg (-77.6611, 39.93759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $40.82 | $81.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.94 | $91.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $49.49 | $98.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $59.74 | $119.48 |
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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