How far is Erie, PA from Indian Mountain Lake, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Indian Mountain Lake, PA is about 343.2 miles (552.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249 miles (400.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 24m.
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 Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Indian Mountain Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Indian Mountain Lake.
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Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
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Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway
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Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
2084 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
263.9 mi · 4 hr 46 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
2138 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right
743 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right onto Toll Road
1176 ft · 24 sec · Toll Road
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Turn right onto Mountain Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
1852 ft · 1 min · Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Grove Lane
123 m · 23 sec · Grove Lane
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Turn left onto Highridge Road
1707 ft · 1 min · Highridge Road
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Indian Mountain Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
264 mi · 04h 46m
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 Sunny near Indian Mountain Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Indian Mountain Lake?
The road trip is about 343.2 miles (552.4 km) and usually takes 06h 24m 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?
Barrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.1 miles from Erie and 172.2 miles from Indian Mountain Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249 miles (400.8 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 $54.06 one way or $108.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Indian Mountain Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Barrett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barrett.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Indian Mountain Lake. Straight-line distance: 249.03 mi (400.77 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indian Mountain Lake
Located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place sits within the elevated terrain of the Pocono Mountains region at an altitude of approximately 1791 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0031400, -75.5082400 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Mountain Lake (-75.50824, 41.00314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $54.06 | $108.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $59.64 | $119.28 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $64.24 | $128.49 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $79.32 | $158.64 |
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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