How far is Erie, PA from Laflin, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Laflin, PA is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
335.43 mi
06h 15m
Flight
228.22 mi
367.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.22 mi
Kilometers
367.29 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.43 mi
Kilometers
539.83 km
Drive Time
06h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laflin
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Erie
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-04-19T02:39
Arrive Laflin
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 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
11:30 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
Mount Joy
PA

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Erie
167.5 mi
03h 07m
To Laflin
168 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    240.3 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115 east, PA 309 north: Bear Creek

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2443 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Mountain Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Mountain Boulevard

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jumper Road

    1129 ft · 29 sec · Jumper Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto PA 315

    2.6 mi · 5 min · PA 315

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Laflin Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Laflin Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1101 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Market Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 72%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 20%
I 81 North
19.1 mi · 6%
PA 315
2.6 mi · 1%
West 12th Street
2 mi · 1%
East Mountain Boulevard
1.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

240 mi · 04h 19m

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
06h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.2 mi
228.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Joy
03h 07m from Erie
Leave By
11:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Rain Showers near Laflin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km) and usually takes 06h 15m 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?

Mount Joy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.5 miles from Erie and 168 miles from Laflin.

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

The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.2 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 $48.38 one way or $96.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Rain Showers near Laflin.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Joy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Joy, 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 Mount Joy.

RAIL

Tyrone

46 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

60 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

73 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

89 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Laflin. Straight-line distance: 228.22 mi (367.29 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Laflin

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,435
Coordinates41.2889700, -75.8054700
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Laflin (-75.80547, 41.28897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 540 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.84 gal
44.81 L · about $48.38
Round trip
$96.76
23.68 gal · 89.62 L
Estimated CO2
105.2 kg one way
Round trip: 210.4 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $48.38 $96.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.45 $108.90
Premium $4.95 $58.66 $117.31
Diesel $5.98 $70.80 $141.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Laflin. The current time is 02:39:42.

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.