How far is Erie, PA from Dover, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Dover, PA is about 334.7 miles (538.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m 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 06h 21m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Dover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Dover.
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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
208.6 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg Pike, Gettysburg, Harrisburg
2646 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
651 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 114: Bowmansdale, Mechanicsburg
1248 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto South Market Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Market Street
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Continue on North York Road
5.3 mi · 10 min · North York Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Game Road
1516 ft · 34 sec · Game Road
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Turn left onto Old York Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old York Road
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Continue on Carlisle Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1919 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Canal Street
36 m · 2 sec · East Canal Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Canal Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Dover.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
209 mi · 03h 48m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Erie and Rain Showers near Dover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Dover?
The road trip is about 334.7 miles (538.7 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?
Donegal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.3 miles from Erie and 167.5 miles from Dover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.6 miles (359.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.1 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 $48.26 one way or $96.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Rain Showers near Dover.
Stop Ideas Near Donegal
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 Donegal.
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Dover. Straight-line distance: 223.58 mi (359.82 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dover
Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,981 |
| Coordinates | 40.0017600, -76.8502500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dover (-76.85025, 40.00176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 539 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $48.26 | $96.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.31 | $108.63 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.51 | $117.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.62 | $141.25 |
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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