How far is Erie, PA from Easton, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Easton, PA is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.3 mi
02h 05m
Flight
74.71 mi
120.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.71 mi
Kilometers
120.24 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.3 mi
Kilometers
171.08 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Easton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 4:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-19T00:28
Arrive Easton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sheakleyville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
53.1 mi
01h 02m
To Easton
53.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 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

    26.3 mi · 28 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 478: Emlenton, St. Petersburg

    2069 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 478: Emlenton, St. Petersburg

    66 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Canoe Ripple Road

    1754 ft · 48 sec · Canoe Ripple Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canoe Ripple Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 63%
Keystone Shortway
26.3 mi · 25%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.89 mi · 2%
State Street
0.44 mi
PA 478
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Raymond P Shafer Highway

Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway

66.8 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
74.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheakleyville
01h 02m from Erie
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers 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 106.3 miles (171.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sheakleyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Erie and 53.2 miles from Easton.

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

The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.32 one way or $30.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Easton.

Stop Ideas Near Sheakleyville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

76 mi away
125 West 14th Street
RAIL

Alliance

94 mi away
820 East Main Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

108 mi away
111 West Third Street
RAIL

Union Station

112 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Easton. Straight-line distance: 74.71 mi (120.24 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

Population27,364
Coordinates41.1272800, -79.5408800
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Easton (-79.54088, 41.12728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.2 L · about $15.32
Round trip
$30.65
7.5 gal · 28.4 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.32 $30.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.25 $34.49
Premium $4.95 $18.58 $37.16
Diesel $5.98 $22.43 $44.85

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Easton. The current time is 00:28:37.

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.