How far is Erie, PA from Elizabethville, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Elizabethville, PA is about 304 miles (489.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Elizabethville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Elizabethville.
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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
192.1 mi · 3 hr 26 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right
783 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 147 South: Milton
2968 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 14 min
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Continue on County Line Road
694 ft · 11 sec · County Line Road
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 South: Sunbury
2876 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
2959 ft · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right
13.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn slight right onto Grove Road
111 m · 7 sec · Grove Road
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Turn straight
4.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Chestnut Street
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Continue on North Market Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Elizabethville.
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
192 mi · 03h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Elizabethville?
The road trip is about 304 miles (489.3 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
DuBois is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.9 miles from Erie and 152.2 miles from Elizabethville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.2 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 5:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.84 one way or $87.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Erie and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethville.
Stop Ideas Near DuBois
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 DuBois.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Elizabethville. Straight-line distance: 201.85 mi (324.85 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabethville
Borough in northern Dauhpin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,492 |
| Coordinates | 40.5489700, -76.8119200 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabethville (-76.81192, 40.54897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $43.84 | $87.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.35 | $98.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.16 | $106.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.17 | $128.33 |
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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