How far is Erie, PA from Harleigh, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Harleigh, PA is about 315.8 miles (508.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 42m 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
315.83 mi
05h 51m
Flight
226.99 mi
365.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.99 mi
Kilometers
365.3 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.83 mi
Kilometers
508.28 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harleigh
Thu, Oct 15, 9:29 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Fri, Oct 16, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-10-15T15:38
Arrive Harleigh
Thu, Oct 15, 9:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 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
Treasure Lake
PA

Census designated place

From Erie
157.4 mi
02h 55m
To Harleigh
158.4 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway

    3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  12. 12

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broad Street

    607 ft · 14 sec · North Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    771 ft · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West 15th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 15th Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Church Street

    1868 ft · 32 sec · North Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Fishers Hill Avenue

    2864 ft · 1 min · Fishers Hill Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    719 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Silt Court

    621 ft · 27 sec · Silt Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Silt Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
236 mi · 75%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 21%
State Route 93
3.73 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
Susquehanna Boulevard
1.94 mi · 1%
West 15th Street
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

236 mi · 04h 14m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.8 mi
227 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Treasure Lake
02h 55m from Erie
Leave By
5:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Harleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.8 miles (508.3 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Treasure Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.4 miles from Erie and 158.4 miles from Harleigh.

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

The direct path is about 227 miles (365.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.8 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 5:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.77 one way or $99.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Harleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Treasure Lake

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

78 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

95 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

97 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Harleigh. Straight-line distance: 226.99 mi (365.3 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 Harleigh

Situated in northeastern Pennsylvania within Luzerne County, this unincorporated community is positioned at an elevation of 1,535 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.9806400, -75.9713100
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Harleigh (-75.97131, 40.98064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.15 gal
42.19 L · about $49.77
Round trip
$99.55
22.3 gal · 84.38 L
Estimated CO2
99.1 kg one way
Round trip: 198.2 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $49.77 $99.55
Mid-grade $4.93 $54.91 $109.83
Premium $5.31 $59.15 $118.30
Diesel $6.55 $73.03 $146.07

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Harleigh. The current time is 15:38:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.