How far is Erie, PA from Lackawaxen, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Lackawaxen, PA is about 352.4 miles (567.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
352.35 mi
07h 14m
Flight
266.35 mi
428.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.35 mi
Kilometers
428.65 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.35 mi
Kilometers
567.06 km
Drive Time
07h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lackawaxen
Sun, May 31, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Mon, Jun 1, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-05-31T13:41
Arrive Lackawaxen
Sun, May 31, 8:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:14 PM to 2:44 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Elkland
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
176 mi
03h 37m
To Lackawaxen
176.4 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    703 ft · 35 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Bayfront Parkway

    1664 ft · 45 sec · East Bayfront Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bayfront Connector

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector

  5. 5

    Continue on Station Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Station Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 East: Jamestown

    2858 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Southern Tier Expressway

    249.5 mi · 4 hr 51 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    36 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 97, NY 268, PA 191: Hancock, Cadosia

    903 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 km · 59 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Read Street

    84 m · 10 sec · Read Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Front Street

    931 ft · 17 sec · East Front Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Stockport Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stockport Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 97

    25.1 mi · 37 min · State Highway 97

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 97

    11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 97

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 97

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 97

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 97

    6.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 97

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct

    865 ft · 39 sec · Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern Tier Expressway
249 mi · 71%
State Highway 97
37.6 mi · 11%
New York
36 mi · 10%
Hopkins-Bowser Highway
6.95 mi · 2%
State Route 97
6.85 mi · 2%
Bayfront Connector
4.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86 mi
266.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkland
03h 37m from Erie
Leave By
9:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Lackawaxen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 352.4 miles (567.1 km) and usually takes 07h 14m 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?

Elkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176 miles from Erie and 176.4 miles from Lackawaxen.

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

The direct path is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 86 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 $50.79 one way or $101.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Lackawaxen. Straight-line distance: 266.35 mi (428.65 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Lackawaxen

Township in Pennsylvania

Population5,178
Coordinates41.4820300, -74.9860000
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Lackawaxen (-74.986, 41.48203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 567 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.43 gal
47.07 L · about $50.79
Round trip
$101.58
24.86 gal · 94.14 L
Estimated CO2
110.5 kg one way
Round trip: 220.9 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $50.79 $101.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.17 $114.33
Premium $4.95 $61.58 $123.16
Diesel $5.98 $74.33 $148.66

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Lackawaxen. The current time is 13:41:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.