How far is Erie, PA from Folcroft, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Folcroft, PA is about 425.5 miles (684.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.2 miles (473.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Folcroft.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Folcroft.
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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
257.1 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
16.2 mi · 22 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Swarthmore, Media
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Swarthmore College
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
1.6 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Pike
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Turn right onto East Woodland Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Woodland Avenue
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Continue on Kedron Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue
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Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Macdade Boulevard
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Turn right onto West South Avenue
3094 ft · 1 min · West South Avenue
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Continue on East South Avenue
2467 ft · 1 min · East South Avenue
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Continue on Delmar Drive
2097 ft · 60 sec · Delmar Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Delmar Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Folcroft.
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
257 mi · 04h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Folcroft.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Folcroft?
The road trip is about 425.5 miles (684.7 km) and usually takes 07h 56m 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?
Curtin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.5 miles from Erie and 212.9 miles from Folcroft.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.2 miles (473.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 131.3 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 $61.33 one way or $122.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Folcroft.
Stop Ideas Near Curtin
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 Curtin.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Folcroft. Straight-line distance: 294.17 mi (473.42 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Folcroft
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,635 |
| Coordinates | 39.8909500, -75.2838000 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Folcroft (-75.2838, 39.89095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 685 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $61.33 | $122.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $69.03 | $138.06 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $74.36 | $148.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $89.76 | $179.52 |
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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