How far is Erie, PA from Easton, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Easton, PA is about 365.2 miles (587.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271 miles (436.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
365.25 mi
07h 05m
Flight
270.97 mi
436.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.97 mi
Kilometers
436.08 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.25 mi
Kilometers
587.81 km
Drive Time
07h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Easton
Sat, May 2, 7:05 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, May 3, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-05-02T11:59
Arrive Easton
Sat, May 2, 7:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:06 PM to 2:36 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
182.4 mi
03h 32m
To Easton
182.9 mi
03h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway

    3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  12. 12

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Broad Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Broad Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Berwick Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Broad Street

    2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Hunter Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Hudson Drive

    160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lehigh Avenue

    1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Lehigh Street

    2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Street

    1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Mauch Chunk Street

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North First Street

    2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Bankway Street

    1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    20.2 mi · 31 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Newburg Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Newburg Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Nazareth Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Nazareth Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Northampton Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northampton Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    849 ft · 43 sec · South 9th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Spruce Street

    12 m · 3 sec · Spruce Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spruce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
236 mi · 65%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 18%
Newburg Road
6.4 mi · 2%
Hudson Drive
5.79 mi · 2%
West Broad Street
3.81 mi · 1%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

236 mi · 04h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.2 mi
271 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coaldale
03h 32m from Erie
Leave By
9:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Easton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 365.2 miles (587.8 km) and usually takes 07h 05m 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 182.4 miles from Erie and 182.9 miles from Easton.

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

The direct path is about 271 miles (436.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.2 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 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 $52.67 one way or $105.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Easton.

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.

RAIL

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 Easton. Straight-line distance: 270.97 mi (436.08 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Easton

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population26,978
Coordinates40.6884300, -75.2207300
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Easton (-75.22073, 40.68843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 588 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.89 gal
48.79 L · about $52.67
Round trip
$105.34
25.78 gal · 97.58 L
Estimated CO2
114.6 kg one way
Round trip: 229.1 kg / 505 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $52.67 $105.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $59.28 $118.56
Premium $4.95 $63.86 $127.71
Diesel $5.98 $77.08 $154.16

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Easton. The current time is 11:59:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.