How far is Erie, PA from Honesdale, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Honesdale, PA is about 321.8 miles (517.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m 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 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Honesdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Honesdale.
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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
22.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 848: Gibson
586 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right onto Oliver Road
526 ft · 16 sec · Oliver Road
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Turn right onto State Route 848
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 848
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Continue on State Route 547
970 ft · 19 sec · State Route 547
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Continue on Great Bend Turnpike
3.9 mi · 10 min · Great Bend Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 92
32 m · 7 sec · State Route 92
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Turn left onto Old Newburg Turnpike
2975 ft · 1 min · Old Newburg Turnpike
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Continue on Old Newburg Turnpike
5 mi · 11 min · Old Newburg Turnpike
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Continue on State Route 374
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 374
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Continue on State Route 371
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 371
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Continue on Great Bend Tpk
1.8 mi · 3 min · Great Bend Tpk
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Turn slight right onto Bethany Tpk
11.7 mi · 21 min · Bethany Tpk
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Continue on Wayne Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wayne Street
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Continue on Bethany Tpk
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bethany Tpk
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Continue on Elm Place
1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Place
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Continue on Main Street
3053 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Park Street
67 m · 8 sec · West Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Honesdale.
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.
Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Honesdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Honesdale?
The road trip is about 321.8 miles (517.9 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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?
Osceola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.7 miles from Erie and 161.1 miles from Honesdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.5 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 $46.42 one way or $92.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Honesdale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Honesdale. Straight-line distance: 251.26 mi (404.37 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Honesdale
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,298 |
| Coordinates | 41.5767600, -75.2587900 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Honesdale (-75.25879, 41.57676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $46.42 | $92.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.24 | $104.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.28 | $112.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $67.93 | $135.87 |
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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