How far is Erie, PA from Montgomery, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Montgomery, PA is about 270.4 miles (435.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 02m.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Montgomery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Montgomery.
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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
190.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Williamsport, Lewisburg
1248 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
1664 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport
1285 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward White Deer, Watsontown
673 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Old Route 15
1637 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 15
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Turn right onto White Deer Pike
2037 ft · 43 sec · White Deer Pike
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Continue on West Brimmer Avenue
1822 ft · 44 sec · West Brimmer Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
6 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Continue on 2nd Street
2833 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Montgomery Street
538 ft · 15 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
128 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Houston Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · West Houston Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Houston Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Montgomery.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
190 mi · 03h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Erie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Montgomery?
The road trip is about 270.4 miles (435.1 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 135 miles from Erie and 135.3 miles from Montgomery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 92 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 6:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.98 one way or $77.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Erie and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Montgomery.
Stop Ideas Near Brookville
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 Brookville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 178.37 mi (287.06 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montgomery
Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 41.1703600, -76.8769100 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montgomery (-76.87691, 41.17036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $38.98 | $77.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.87 | $87.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $47.26 | $94.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $57.05 | $114.10 |
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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