How far is Erie, PA from Hazleton, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Hazleton, PA is about 315.3 miles (507.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.4 miles (366 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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
315.31 mi
05h 49m
Flight
227.4 mi
365.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.4 mi
Kilometers
365.97 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.31 mi
Kilometers
507.45 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hazleton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Hazleton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 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
157.5 mi
02h 54m
To Hazleton
157.9 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    1341 ft · 27 sec · North Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Holly Street

    68 m · 15 sec · West Holly Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Lee Court

    34 m · 8 sec · North Lee Court

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Court

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
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 Broad Street
1.01 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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.9 mi
227.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Treasure Lake
02h 54m from Erie
Leave By
5:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers near Hazleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.3 miles (507.4 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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 157.5 miles from Erie and 157.9 miles from Hazleton.

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

The direct path is about 227.4 miles (366 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.9 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 5:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.48 one way or $90.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.9 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 Hazleton.

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 Hazleton. Straight-line distance: 227.4 mi (365.97 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Hazleton

City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population24,809
Coordinates40.9584200, -75.9746500
Altitude505
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Hazleton (-75.97465, 40.95842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
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
11.13 gal
42.12 L · about $45.48
Round trip
$90.95
22.26 gal · 84.24 L
Estimated CO2
98.9 kg one way
Round trip: 197.8 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.48 $90.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.19 $102.37
Premium $4.95 $55.14 $110.28
Diesel $5.98 $66.56 $133.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Hazleton. The current time is 22:39:54.

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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.