How far is Erie, PA from Hartley, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Hartley, PA is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
232.62 mi
04h 27m
Flight
168.63 mi
271.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.63 mi
Kilometers
271.38 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.62 mi
Kilometers
374.37 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sat, Apr 18, 4:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive Hartley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Valencia
PA

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Erie
116.3 mi
02h 13m
To Hartley
116.3 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    104 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2944 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    117.4 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Bedford, Altoona

    2422 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Bedford

    51 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Business 220

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Business 220

  14. 14

    Continue on North Richard Street

    2952 ft · 1 min · North Richard Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Penn Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Penn Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Egolf Road

    2411 ft · 50 sec · Egolf Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto T446

    799 ft · 35 sec · T446

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on T446

    688 ft · 30 sec · T446

  20. 20

    Continue on Hartley Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Hartley Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartley Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
117 mi · 50%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
104 mi · 45%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
Business 220
1.91 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
1.03 mi
Hartley Road
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

117 mi · 02h 08m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64 mi
168.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valencia
02h 13m from Erie
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Hartley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Valencia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Erie and 116.3 miles from Hartley.

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

The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.55 one way or $67.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 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 Hartley.

Stop Ideas Near Valencia

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

56 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

65 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

80 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Hartley. Straight-line distance: 168.63 mi (271.38 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population95,077
Coordinates42.1292200, -80.0850600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Hartley

#2 Hartley

Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania

Population1,805
Coordinates40.0214700, -78.4525200
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Hartley (-78.45252, 40.02147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.07 L · about $33.55
Round trip
$67.09
16.42 gal · 62.14 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.55 $67.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.76 $75.52
Premium $4.95 $40.67 $81.34
Diesel $5.98 $49.10 $98.19

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Hartley. The current time is 07:38:46.

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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.