How far is Erie, PA from Elysburg, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Elysburg, PA is about 286 miles (460.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.98 mi
05h 13m
Flight
202.6 mi
326.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.6 mi
Kilometers
326.05 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.98 mi
Kilometers
460.24 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elysburg
Wed, May 13, 8:03 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Thu, May 14, 1:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-05-13T14:50
Arrive Elysburg
Wed, May 13, 8:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 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
Falls Creek
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
142.8 mi
02h 36m
To Elysburg
143.2 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    204.4 mi · 3 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1080 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    24 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 49 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Elysburg Road

    8 mi · 9 min · Elysburg Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    22 m · 2 sec · West Center Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
204 mi · 71%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 23%
Elysburg Road
8 mi · 3%
Continental Boulevard
2.91 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
State Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

204 mi · 03h 40m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+83.4 mi
202.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falls Creek
02h 36m from Erie
Leave By
6:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elysburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286 miles (460.2 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Falls Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.8 miles from Erie and 143.2 miles from Elysburg.

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

The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.4 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 6:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Erie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elysburg.

Stop Ideas Near Falls Creek

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

78 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

91 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

99 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Elysburg. Straight-line distance: 202.6 mi (326.05 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
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#2 Elysburg

Census-designated place (CDP) in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,194
Coordinates40.8645300, -76.5524600
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Elysburg (-76.55246, 40.86453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.09 gal
38.2 L · about $41.23
Round trip
$82.46
20.18 gal · 76.4 L
Estimated CO2
89.7 kg one way
Round trip: 179.3 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.23 $82.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.40 $92.81
Premium $4.95 $49.99 $99.97
Diesel $5.98 $60.34 $120.68

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Elysburg. The current time is 14:50:24.

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.