How far is Erie, PA from Middletown, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Middletown, PA is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 04h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Middletown.
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Start on State Street
703 ft · 35 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto East Bayfront Parkway
1664 ft · 45 sec · East Bayfront Parkway
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Continue on Bayfront Connector
4.4 mi · 8 min · Bayfront Connector
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Continue on Station Road
1 mi · 2 min · Station Road
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Take the exit slight right
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto AMVETS Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · AMVETS Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 East: Jamestown
2858 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Hopkins-Bowser Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Hopkins-Bowser Highway
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Continue on Southern Tier Expressway
195.6 mi · 3 hr 47 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 2, CR 8, CR 60: Lowman, Wellsburg
1373 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Lowman Crossover
1.4 km · 2 min · Lowman Crossover
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Front Street
585 ft · 22 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Berwick Turnpike
5.5 mi · 10 min · Berwick Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berwick Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Middletown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern Tier Expressway
Continue on Southern Tier Expressway
196 mi · 03h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Middletown?
The road trip is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Shinglehouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.9 miles from Erie and 111.3 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.25 one way or $68.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Shinglehouse
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 Shinglehouse.
Jamestown, New York
Fredonia, New York
Dunkirk, New York
Buffalo–Depew station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 174.34 mi (280.57 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 344 |
| Coordinates | 41.9273000, -76.6988400 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-76.69884, 41.9273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $4.37 | $34.25 | $68.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $37.63 | $75.26 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $41.14 | $82.27 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $51.45 | $102.91 |
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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