How far is Erie, PA from Gold Key Lake, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Gold Key Lake, PA is about 365.6 miles (588.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 20m.
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 Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Gold Key Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Gold Key Lake.
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Start on State Street
703 ft · 35 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto East Bayfront Parkway
1664 ft · 45 sec · East Bayfront Parkway
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Continue on Bayfront Connector
4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector
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Continue on Station Road
1 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Take the exit slight right
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 East: Jamestown
2858 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway
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Continue on Southern Tier Expressway
249.5 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 739: Lords Valley , Dingmans Ferry
1604 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto PA-739
6.7 mi · 13 min · PA-739
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Turn left onto Log Tavern Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Log Tavern Road
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Turn left onto Gold Key Road
2760 ft · 2 min · Gold Key Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gold Key Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Gold Key Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southern Tier Expressway
Continue on Southern Tier Expressway
249 mi · 04h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Gold Key Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Gold Key Lake?
The road trip is about 365.6 miles (588.3 km) and usually takes 07h 20m 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?
Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.1 miles from Erie and 183.4 miles from Gold Key Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.4 miles (436.8 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 $57.59 one way or $115.17 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 Mostly Sunny near Gold Key Lake.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Gold Key Lake. Straight-line distance: 271.41 mi (436.79 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gold Key Lake
Situated within Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this body of water rests at an approximate elevation of 1,375 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3059300, -74.9385000 |
| Altitude | 419 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gold Key Lake (-74.9385, 41.30593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 588 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $57.59 | $115.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $63.53 | $127.07 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $68.43 | $136.87 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $84.50 | $168.99 |
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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