How far is Erie, PA from Mountain Top, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to Mountain Top, PA is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and Mountain Top.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and Mountain Top.
-
1
Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
-
2
Turn right onto West 12th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
-
3
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard
-
4
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway
-
5
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
66.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
2084 ft · 59 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
243 mi · 4 hr 22 min · Keystone Shortway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Hazleton, Mountain Top
1222 ft · 30 sec
-
9
Turn left onto North Hunter Highway
872 ft · 20 sec · North Hunter Highway
-
10
Continue on South Mountain Boulevard
9.3 mi · 14 min · South Mountain Boulevard
-
11
Turn right
129 m · 24 sec
-
12
Turn left onto North Main Street
30 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
-
13
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
48 m · 7 sec · Chestnut Street
-
14
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and Mountain Top.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
243 mi · 04h 22m
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 Cloudy near Mountain Top.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to Mountain Top?
The road trip is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?
Plymptonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.9 miles from Erie and 161.9 miles from Mountain Top.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.1 miles (365.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.8 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 5:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.84 one way or $101.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Erie and Mostly Cloudy near Mountain Top.
Stop Ideas Near Plymptonville
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 Plymptonville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and Mountain Top. Straight-line distance: 227.1 mi (365.48 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountain Top
Located within Luzerne County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place and surrounding area occupies a high plateau ridge dividing the Wyoming Valley from the Pocono Mountains region to the east.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1695300, -75.8774200 |
| Altitude | 478 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Top (-75.87742, 41.16953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $50.84 | $101.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $56.10 | $112.19 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $60.42 | $120.85 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $74.60 | $149.21 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026