How far is Erie, PA from Lafayette Hill, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Lafayette Hill, PA is about 405.6 miles (652.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 57m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 28m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Lafayette Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Lafayette Hill.
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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
257.1 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
2226 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right
562 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
137 m · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Plymouth Road
88 m · 9 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto West Germantown Pike
45 m · 8 sec · West Germantown Pike
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Continue on West Germantown Pike
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Germantown Pike
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Turn left onto Arbour Boulevard
1338 ft · 1 min · Arbour Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arbour Circle
11 m · 2 sec · Arbour Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arbour Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Lafayette Hill.
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
257 mi · 04h 38m
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 Lafayette Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Lafayette Hill?
The road trip is about 405.6 miles (652.8 km) and usually takes 07h 28m 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?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.3 miles from Erie and 203.4 miles from Lafayette Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 117.5 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 $63.88 one way or $127.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Lafayette Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Central City
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 Central City.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Lafayette Hill. Straight-line distance: 288.15 mi (463.74 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette Hill
Situated in Montgomery County within the southeastern portion of Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of approximately 276 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0924500, -75.2533000 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lafayette Hill (-75.2533, 40.09245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 653 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $63.88 | $127.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $70.48 | $140.95 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $75.91 | $151.83 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $93.73 | $187.46 |
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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