How far is Erie, PA from Luzerne, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Luzerne, PA is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Luzerne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Luzerne.
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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
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Liberty Bridge
1154 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Liberty Bridge
2795 ft · 1 min · Liberty Bridge
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Continue on Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
46 m · 4 sec · West Liberty Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Uniontown
719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.6 mi · 6 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Fairhaven Road
532 ft · 15 sec · Fairhaven Road
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Continue on Provost Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road
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Continue on Brownsville Road
2 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road
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Continue on Brownsville Road
2903 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road
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Continue on Brownsville Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Brownsville Road
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Turn slight left onto McChain Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · McChain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
2159 ft · 46 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Take the ramp right
2776 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
21.1 mi · 23 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Brownsville, Republic
2754 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Telegraph Road
1096 ft · 26 sec · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto Alicia Road
2996 ft · 2 min · Alicia Road
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Continue on T603
2611 ft · 2 min · T603
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Turn sharp left onto Labelle Road
2512 ft · 1 min · Labelle Road
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Continue on Narrows Road
2 mi · 5 min · Narrows Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Narrows Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Luzerne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
112 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Erie and Sunny near Luzerne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Luzerne?
The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plain Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Erie and 84 miles from Luzerne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.23 one way or $48.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Erie and Sunny near Luzerne.
Stop Ideas Near Plain Grove
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 Plain Grove.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Luzerne. Straight-line distance: 147.3 mi (237.06 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Luzerne
Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,802 |
| Coordinates | 39.9992400, -79.9628300 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Luzerne (-79.96283, 39.99924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $4.09 | $24.23 | $48.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.38 | $58.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.46 | $70.92 |
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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