How far is Erie, PA from Mifflinburg, PA?

The driving distance from Erie, PA to Mifflinburg, PA is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.53 mi
05h 03m
Flight
178.01 mi
286.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.01 mi
Kilometers
286.48 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.53 mi
Kilometers
412.85 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mifflinburg
Mon, May 25, 10:12 PM EDT
Return by in Erie
Tue, May 26, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erie
2026-05-25T17:09
Arrive Mifflinburg
Mon, May 25, 10:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erie
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brookville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Erie
128.1 mi
02h 31m
To Mifflinburg
128.4 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    140.6 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jacksonville Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Jacksonville Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 26 South, PA 64: Pleasant Gap

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East College Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East College Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Harrison Road

    2762 ft · 1 min · South Harrison Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Pennsylvania Avenue

    3.6 mi · 8 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Penns Valley Pike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Penns Valley Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Penns Valley Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Penns Valley Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Aaron Square

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Aaron Square

  19. 19

    Continue on Penns Valley Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Penns Valley Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mountain Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mountain Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Penns Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Penns Valley Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
141 mi · 55%
Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 26%
Penns Valley Road
15.3 mi · 6%
Old Turnpike Road
10.8 mi · 4%
North Pennsylvania Avenue
3.62 mi · 1%
Jacksonville Road
3.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

141 mi · 02h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.6 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookville
02h 31m from Erie
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Mifflinburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Erie and 128.4 miles from Mifflinburg.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.6 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.98 one way or $73.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Erie and Rain Showers Likely near Mifflinburg.

Stop Ideas Near Brookville

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

93 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

97 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Mifflinburg. Straight-line distance: 178.01 mi (286.48 km).

Erie

#1 Erie

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Mifflinburg

Borough in southern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population3,445
Coordinates40.9175800, -77.0477500
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie (-80.08506, 42.12922)
End: Mifflinburg (-77.04775, 40.91758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.05 gal
34.27 L · about $36.98
Round trip
$73.96
18.1 gal · 68.54 L
Estimated CO2
80.4 kg one way
Round trip: 160.9 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.98 $73.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.62 $83.24
Premium $4.95 $44.83 $89.67
Diesel $5.98 $54.12 $108.24

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Erie and Mifflinburg. The current time is 17:09:24.

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.