How far is Erie, PA from Delaware, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Delaware, PA is about 378 miles (608.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 31m 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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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Delaware.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Delaware.
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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
289.6 mi · 5 hr 20 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek
3.6 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass
30 m · 3 sec · Marshalls Creek Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass
1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass
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Continue on Milford Road
7.1 mi · 14 min · Milford Road
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Continue on Federal Road
7 mi · 13 min · Federal Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Delaware.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
290 mi · 05h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Delaware.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Delaware?
The road trip is about 378 miles (608.4 km) and usually takes 07h 15m 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?
Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.8 miles from Erie and 189.3 miles from Delaware.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.5 miles (443.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.5 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 $54.51 one way or $109.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Delaware.
Stop Ideas Near Coaldale
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 Coaldale.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 275.43 mi (443.26 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Delaware
County in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 7,116 |
| Coordinates | 41.1609300, -74.9093400 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delaware (-74.90934, 41.16093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 608 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $54.51 | $109.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $61.35 | $122.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $66.09 | $132.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $79.77 | $159.55 |
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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