How far is Erie, PA from Drumore, PA?

The estimated driving distance from Erie, PA to Drumore, PA is about 302.7 miles (487.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
302.66 mi
05h 18m · estimated
Flight
256.49 mi
412.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.49 mi
Kilometers
412.78 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
302.66 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
487.08 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Drumore
Sat, Apr 11, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sat, Apr 11, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-11T02:54
Arrive Drumore
Sat, Apr 11, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:00 PM EDT
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
Coaldale
PA

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Erie
128.3 mi
02h 39m
To Drumore
174.4 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
256.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
02h 39m from Erie
Leave By
6:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Drumore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 302.7 miles (487.1 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from Erie and 174.4 miles from Drumore.

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

The direct path is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 6:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.64 one way or $87.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Drumore.

Stop Ideas Near Coaldale

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

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

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Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

51 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

52 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

62 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Drumore. Straight-line distance: 256.49 mi (412.78 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Drumore

#2 Drumore

Township in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population2,682
Coordinates39.7917700, -76.2649600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Drumore (-76.26496, 39.79177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 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
10.68 gal
40.43 L · about $43.64
Round trip
$87.28
21.36 gal · 80.86 L
Estimated CO2
94.9 kg one way
Round trip: 189.8 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.64 $87.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.12 $98.23
Premium $4.95 $52.91 $105.82
Diesel $5.98 $63.87 $127.73

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Drumore. The current time is 02:54:41.

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.